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| Himalaya Guggul |
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Review
Summary |
 Himalaya Guggul is a capsule-based supplement that is said to address two important issues, obesity and cholesterol levels. This product is manufactured by the company, Himalaya Pure Herbs, and also said to protect against ailments, such as the common cold, and various skin, dental and ophthalmic infections.
For the purpose of this review, we will examine how this supplement may address cholesterol levels. The company claims that when it comes to cholesterol levels, the product’s active ingredient “is comparable to prescription medications but, being a natural plant extract, it is a far superior and much safer product.” We always feel that natural is better, but we still must take a closer look at this supplement to determine if these claims may be true.
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| Ingredients at a Glance |
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As mentioned, this product contains just one active ingredient. Guggul is described as a resin from a tree native to India. It has been said to have been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine practices for many years now. Some of its most widely purported benefits include its rumored abilities to cleanse and rejuvenate the body, particularly the blood vessels and the joints. It has also been used to address sore throats and digestive complaints.
In addition, Guggul has been present in traditional Chinese healing practices, where it is known as Mo Yao. The Chinese have turned to this herb to activate blood flow, relieve pain and speed recovery.
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| Ingredients in Focus |
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Guggul’s presence in western supplements and vitamins is still fairly recent. It has gained attention in America for its purported ability to lower cholesterol levels. This natural ingredient is said to stimulate the thyroid, which may have a beneficial effect on cholesterol for people with an under-active thyroid. In several animal studies, it appears that Guggul may increase the liver’s ability to bind “bad” LDL cholesterol, and take it out of circulation, but animal studies do not always correlate to the same benefits in humans.
In preliminary human studies, findings suggest that Guggul may have a positive effect on cholesterol. Though, one of the biggest reported problems of using Guggul is said to be finding a reliable standardized product. Quality may be quite variable, and the manufacturer of this supplement does not indicate their Guggul source.
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| Lifestyle |
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Ultimately, there have been studies that indicate Guggul may lower total cholesterol at a small level. Though, it may be hard for people to find a quality source of this ingredient. There are other options on the market, and we particularly like products that contain Plant Sterols. This substance is also natural, and has been shown in several clinical trials to reduce cholesterol levels by 40%.
Currently, there is no product or company website for Himalaya Guggul. Many people prefer to cut out the middle man and purchase directly from the manufacturer, which does not appear possible for this supplement. Without a product website, it is harder to find testimonials that this supplement works as advertised. In fact, we are unable to find any consumer reviews online as of review that discuss this specific supplement.
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| Positives |
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• Contains simple ingredients
• Product may be found at reduced prices
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| Negatives |
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• No product or company website at time of review
• Testimonials are not currently found online
• Does not appear to come with a money-back guarantee
• Does not contain Plant Sterols
• We are not told the company’s source for Guggul
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| Final Thoughts |
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Ultimately, those interested in Guggul may appreciate that this product just contains 100% pure Guggul. This natural ingredient is rumored to provide a number of health benefits, and studies indicate it may have a positive effect on cholesterol levels. However, since quality control has apparently been such a problem for this ingredient, we believe people may prefer to research other options.
As mentioned, Plant Sterols have been shown to be quite effective in clinical trials, and the FDA has recognized this ingredient as a way to naturally address cholesterol levels. We think those interested in such a supplement should fine one that posts its own product website, which is complete with numerous consumer reviews demonstrating how the formula truly works for people.
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