Policosanol (Cuban Sugar Cane Extract)

10 mg

A collective term for the mixture of eight or nine higher aliphatic primary alcohols ( long-chain alcohols) isolated from sugar cane wax. The most prominent member is a molecule called octacosanol. A number of studies have demonstrated that policosanol provides similar cholesterol lowering benefits to those of statin drugs and raises HDL levels.

Hawthorn

100 mg

Clinical studies show hawthorn is effective in reducing cholesterol.

Guggulipids*

100 mg

A number of studies have indicated that this Guggul extract lowers the levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. It has been demonstrated to increase HDL cholesterol levels.

Inositol Hexanicotinate

(Non-flushing Niacin)

250 mg

For over 50 years niacin has been known to lower total cholesterol levels specifically lowering LDL cholesterol, Lp(a) lipoprotein, triglyceride and fibrinogen levels. Simultaneously it also raises HDL cholesterol levels. In the form of Inositol Hexanicotinate, the benefits of niacin are achieved without flushing or other side effects.

Folic Acid

500 mcg

B vitamin known to help lower homocysteine levels in the blood. A high homocysteine level is a known indicator for heart disease.