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| CholestOff® |
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Review
Summary |
 CholestOff® is a capsule-based supplement marketed towards men and women looking to regulate their cholesterol levels. Marketed by a company called Nature Made, the product is advertised as having been formulated to reduce LDL cholesterol levels, which are generally referred to as “bad” cholesterol. It is also advertised as promoting overall health.
There may be many different ways of approaching cholesterol problems, such as healthier dieting, some exercise, supplementation and even surgical procedures. However, surgery and prescription drugs may not have to be considered when using certain all-natural supplements. We will get a closer look at the product in question to see what its pros and cons may be.
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| Ingredients at a Glance |
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According to the supplement’s official Website, the formula may consist of some of the following ingredients: Plant Sterols and Plant Stanols from Pine Tree, Tribasic Calcium Phosphate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Hydroxypropyl Methycellulose, Calcium Carbonate, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, Polyethylene Glycol and Triethyl Citrate.
The company claims that the product has been shown in clinical studies to reduce bad cholesterol levels by up to 24 percent. Studies may be important for determining how the product may perform in both the short- and long-term. However, we are disappointed to find that the results of the studies in question may not be disclosed for public review at this time.
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| Ingredients in Focus |
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We are glad to see that Plant Sterols are listed as one of the primary active ingredients in the formulation, considering they are generally thought to be on the higher end of cholesterol-reducing ingredients on the market today. It may be found in a number of tablet- and capsule-based supplements, but some companies may incorporate more potent dosages.
Some of the more renowned companies in the industry today boast Plant Sterol-based supplements that have been shown in clinical studies to reduce LDL cholesterol levels by up to 40 percent – compared to the 24 percent advertised by the product in question. Some of the more affordable products may actually contain watered-down versions of this formula.
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| Lifestyle |
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The manufacturer instructs individuals to take two caplets twice daily with a glass of water or other beverage before meals. According to the company, taking the supplement as early as 15 to 30 minutes before meals may allow for “optimal effectiveness.” As per the official website, pregnant and lactating women are not to take this product, as are those on other cholesterol-reducing medications.
The product may be available in various sizes, including 60-, 80-, 90-, 120-, 150- and 24-count bottles, which may accommodate people of various lifestyles. But we note that the product may not be purchased through the official Website at time of review; it appears to only be available for purchase through local drugstores and some online retailers at this time.
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| Positives |
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• May be purchased locally or online
• Advertised as reducing cholesterol by 24 percent
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| Negatives |
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• Does not contain Plant Sterols
• Money-back guarantees may not be available
• We would like to see some more testimonials
• Discounts on volume purchases may not be offered
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| Final Thoughts |
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CholestOff® may be advertised as a high-quality cholesterol-reducing product, but we are not sold on the company’s claims that it may be among the best available alternatives to prescription drugs at this time. Natural supplements may have an edge on prescription drugs, which may induce adverse reactions, but we believe superior alternatives are available.
Some supplements may be purchased directly from the company through its official Website, which may be a more reliable method of making purchases, since the buyer will not have to go through any middle man. Individuals may also be able to take advantage of discounts on volume purchases through some companies, which enable the buyer to stock up on their favorite supplements.
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CholesterClear®:
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Imagine lowering your Cholesterol levels while still being able to eat the foods you love. CholesterClear® is an awesome product which literally blocks the bad cholesterol from being absorbed by the body. It does this naturally and safely because it contains certified organic highly concentrated plant sterols which have been clinically proven to effectively block 42% of the cholesterol in your food from being digested. This substance has been approved by the FDA and American Medical Association as being effective in lowering and preventing high Cholesterol, LDL and HDL levels. With over 1200 published studies declaring it works, how can you go wrong with this? Prescriptions that fight Cholesterol levels also have some ugly negative side effects associated with them – so we recommend checking this product out because it has no side effects what-so-ever. Click Here to read our full review. |
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