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Review
Summary |
 The holistic market has been very effective in enabling individuals to keep their cholesterol levels under control, and enabling them to get back on track. Supplements are often used along with a low cholesterol diet. Some people have started trying to eat diets that are rich in Plant Sterols, which have been shown to decrease “bad” cholesterol levels, while raising good ones. It may be hard to get enough from a regular or augmented diet; so many savvy individuals have started using supplements that are also rich in Plant Sterols.
We often wonder what our actual cholesterol levels are, but the only way we’ve traditionally been able to get this information is through a trip to the doctor, where they draw blood. However, some industrious developers have created devices that allow people to test their own blood cholesterol levels in the privacy of their own home, and CholesTrak® is one of these devices. Let’s take an in-depth look at this concept and how CholesTrak® works.
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| Device at a Glance |
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CholesTrak® is a home cholesterol test, which has been approved by the FDA. It is used to test total blood cholesterol levels, which is a feature that saves people a trip to see their health care provider. This kit has been advertised as being “clinically proven to be 97% accurate”, and it is rather economical when compared to other kits, which may cost hundreds of dollars. CholesTrak® is retailing on this site for about $18.
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| Device in Focus |
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CholesTrak® only requires one or two drops of blood, which is acquired through a finger stick, and the results are said to be back in 10 to 12 minutes. Often these tests may be hard to read, but this one is read like a thermometer, so it is relatively easy to determine your “total cholesterol level”. Sometimes people buy these tests without knowing a head of time that they have high cholesterol levels, so when they use them, they discover that their levels of bad cholesterol are too high. This developer and other experts often suggest that at this point they seek out the advice of a health care provider.
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| Lifestyle |
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There are many pharmaceutical medications that doctors often prescribe for high cholesterol levels, but they tend to not want to prescribe them to younger individuals, due to the side effects that are associated with them, which may be rather significant.
These side effects often include dizziness, nausea and jaundice. They may also cause irreversible muscular atrophy for some individuals, which is very concerning, because this condition occurs when the muscles lose strength and tone that may never come back. However, there are also many holistic alternatives available which have been shown to be highly effective, while lacking these kinds of side effects.
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| Positives |
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• Easy to use
• Fairly inexpensive
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| Negatives |
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• Is not a direct remedy for high cholesterol
• May not be suitable for individuals who have trouble giving themselves finger sticks
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| Final Thoughts |
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Devices, such as CholesTrak®, clearly play a role in enabling individuals to manage their cholesterol levels – knowledge is power, when it comes to our health. This is especially true when it comes to cholesterol, which may drastically increase our risk for heart disease and stroke. It is important to remember that these kinds of products may not lower cholesterol. Luckily, there are many medical, dietary and holistic options available. However, many people believe that holistic options are best, and we feel we cannot fault them.
In the end, we always suggest seeking out developers and retailers that offer a full, comprehensive 60-day money-back guarantee, combined with a reputation for providing quality customer care. Devices like CholesTrak® may be confusing to use, so being able to quickly contact a customer care representative to get your questions answered may save you a lot of time and worry. We always suggest looking for this feature when purchasing holistic supplements as well.
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