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| DaVinci® CholestSure™ |
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Review
Summary |
 DaVinci® CholestSure™ is a dietary supplement advertised towards those looking for cholesterol regulatory support and other health benefits, such as improved cardiovascular function. According to the company, the product is comprised of many different simple ingredients, some of which may be highly regarded for reducing LDL cholesterol levels.
The company says the product may be at its best when combined with a sensible lifestyle consisting of a healthy diet and exercise. This may have some truth, but it may be important to know what to look for in a supplement to make sure we are using the best available product. We will get an in-depth look at this product to see what some of its benefits may be.
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| Ingredients at a Glance |
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The product label suggests that the formula may be comprised of some of the following ingredients: Chromium Polynicotinate, Red Yeast Rice, Policosanols (derived from Sugar Cane), Soy-based Plant Sterols, Beta Sitosterol, Campesterol, Stigmasterol, Brassicasterol, Sitostanol, Coenzyme Q10, Guggul Lipids, Artichoke Extract and EPA.
The product’s primary active ingredient appears to be Red Yeast Rice, based on the supplement facts panel, which indicates that each serving may consist of 600 milligrams per serving of the ingredient. By contrast, each serving may only contain 450 milligrams of Plant Sterols, which may come as a disappointment for those familiar with this potent ingredient.
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| Ingredients in Focus |
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Plant Sterols have been shown in clinical studies to reduce cholesterol absorption in the body by up to 40 percent, without causing any side effects or adverse reactions. The body is said to be “fooled” into treating Plant Sterols as cholesterol, absorbing this natural substance instead of cholesterol. The remaining cholesterol is said to then be excreted from the body.
Meanwhile, ingredients such as Red Yeast Rice and Policosanols may receive as much attention in the industry for cholesterol reduction, but they may not be as unanimously acclaimed by both experts and consumers for their ability to promote healthier cholesterol levels. We only wish that the product in question would contain more of this exciting ingredient.
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| Lifestyle |
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The manufacturer instructs men and women to take three capsules daily with food for best results. The doses may be divided between the daytime and nighttime if so desired. As mentioned previously, the company also suggests that the product may be most effective when used together with a healthy, well-balanced, low-fat diet and some exercise.
While we are glad to see that the product may have an official Website, we are disappointed that there are no consumer testimonials on the Website at time of review. We believe that a quality product would generate enough interest in the community that satisfied customers would submit success stories to the company willingly, so that curious individuals may refer to them.
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| Positives |
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• May contain some naturally derived ingredients
• May be purchased online through healthcare professionals’ Websites
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| Negatives |
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• May not contain as much Plant Sterols as one would like
• May not be purchased directly through the company at time of review
• A 100 percent product guarantee may not be available at this time
• We would like to see some more consumer testimonials online
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| Final Thoughts |
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DaVinci® CholestSure™ may be advertised as a promising supplement for overall health improvement and cholesterol regulation, but we believe there may be more potent alternatives on the market. As discussed, we are glad to see that Plant Sterols may be included in this product; however, select companies are known to produce supplements with higher levels of Plant Sterols.
The product may be purchased online at time of review by logging on to the official Website. However, the product may not actually be ordered directly through the company; it must be purchased through a partnering physician’s Website, which may be an unnecessary inconvenience. We find the more reputable companies usually eliminate the middleman and sell directly to the consumer.
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