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ALL-LIPER-OL to help maintain:
• Proper Cholesterol Levels*
• Heart Health*
ALL-LIPER-OL has been carefully formulated to be taken individually or in combination with popular cholesterol lowering prescription drugs (also known as "statinsî) to provide more effective cholesterol lowering with less potential side effects. ALL-LIPER-OL is based on the unique combination of clinically proven ingredients such as Red Yeast Rice, Niacin and Coenzyme Q10, to help maintain proper cholesterol levels in order to support a healthy heart.*
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Red yeast rice is the product of yeast (Monascus purpureus) grown on rice, and is served as a dietary staple in some Asian countries. It has been shown to work naturally by inhibiting cholesterol synthesis. Trial results of patients receiving red yeast rice extract have demonstrated highly beneficial changes to heart health.1-3
Niacin (immediate release) is also known as nicotinic acid” and is one of the most effective and well-known vitamins to impact cholesterol in a favorable way. Nicotinamide or Niacinamide is at times confused with niacin but it does not have the ability to impact cholesterol levels even though it is still found in a variety of over the counter products.
Niacin has a unique ability to maintain cholesterol health because it is one of the only known products to lower Lp(a), which which may be an independent blood test or predictor of cardiovascular disease. Lower levels of Lp(a) have been found to be associated with lower levels of cardiac disease but few compounds or medications can lower this number like niacin. Individuals with chronic liver disease, severe gout or hyperuricemia, and recent peptic ulcer disease are not good candidates for taking niacin, however, in general, niacin has an excellent safety record and can be combined with most statins, but only with a doctor's approval.
Niacin appears to work by blocking the ability of the liver to produce cholesterol type products. It is also of interest that of all the cholesterol lowering products on the market, niacin has the most diverse ability to impact favorably all of the different cholesterol parameters.4
Coenzyme Q10 (also known as œubiquinone”) or CoQ10 is a compound made by every cell of the human body, but this compound is constructed by putting together several other compounds such as B-vitamins, vitamin C, and more importantly, raw materials that come from the cholesterol pathway of the liver. Therefore, one of the most promising areas of research for CoQ10 lies in its ability to potentially improve cardiovascular health. Since blood levels of CoQ10 are reduced by the most popular cholesterol lowering prescription statins and coQ10 is needed by muscle tissue, it had been theorized that side effects of cholesterol lowering medications such as muscle and joint pain may be reduced with CoQ10. Therefore, there has been some preliminary clinical research of giving small doses (50-100 mg a day) of CoQ10 with cholesterol lowering medications and the results have been encouraging.5,6
Cited References
1. Heber D, et al. Cholesterol-lowering effects of a proprietary Chinese red yeast rice dietary supplement. FASEB J 12(4): A206, 1998.
2. Rippe J, et al. A multi-center, self-controlled study of Cholestin in subjects with elevated cholesterol. Results presented at the March 1999, American Heart Association's 39th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention in Orlando, Florida.
3. Chang J, et al. Elderly patients with primary hyperlipidemia benefited from treatment with a Monascus purpureus rice preparation: A placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial. Results presented at the March 1999, American Heart Association's 39th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention in Orlando, Florida.
4. The Expert Panel. Executive summary of the Third Report of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP). Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III). JAMA 2001; 285:2486-2498.
5. Marcoff L, Thompson PD: The role of coenzyme Q10 in statin-associated myopathy: a systematic review. J Am Coll Cardiol 49(23):2231-2237, 2007.
6. Caso G, Kelly P, McNurlan MA, Lawson WE: Effect of coenzyme Q10 on myopathic symptoms in patients treated with statins. Am J Cardiol 99(10):1409-1412, 2007.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. The products detailed on this site are not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If a medical condition exists, see your health care professional.
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Cholesterol is a waxy, fatlike substance found in every cell in your body. Cholesterol is used by your body to build healthy cells, as well as some vital hormones. Cholesterol is used to produce several hormonces, vitamin D, and the bile acids that help for fat digestion. Only a small amount of cholesterol is necessary to meet these needs. Excess cholesterol in your bloodstream is often deposited in blood vessels allowing for blockages that can lead to heart disease. These blockages make it difficult for enough blood to flow through your arteries. Your heart may not get as much oxygen-rich blood as it needs, which increases the risk of a heart attack. Decreased blood flow to your brain can cause a stroke. High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) is largely preventable and treatable by taking necessary precautions.
Cholesterol is carried through your blood, attached to proteins. This combination of proteins and cholesterol is called a lipoprotein. You may have heard of three different types of cholesterol, based on what type of cholesterol the lipoprotein carries. They are: • Low-density lipoprotein (LDL). LDL, or "bad," cholesterol transports cholesterol particles throughout your body. LDL cholesterol builds up in the walls of your arteries, making them hard and narrow. • Very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL). This type of lipoprotein contains the most triglycerides, a type of fat, attached to the proteins in your blood. Like LDL cholesterol, VLDL cholesterol makes LDL cholesterol particles larger, causing your blood vessels to narrow. If you're taking cholesterol-lowering medication but have a high VLDL level, you may need additional medication to lower it because VLDL is high in triglycerides. • High-density lipoprotein (HDL). HDL, or "good," cholesterol picks up excess cholesterol and takes it back to your liver. Various factors within your control — such as inactivity, obesity and an unhealthy diet — contribute to high LDL cholesterol and low HDL cholesterol. Factors beyond your control may play a role, too. For example, your genetic makeup may keep cells from removing LDL cholesterol from your blood efficiently or cause your liver to produce too much cholesterol. Risk Factors You're more likely to have high cholesterol that can lead to heart disease if you have any of these risk factors: • Smoking: Cigarette smoking damages the walls of your blood vessels, making them likely to accumulate fatty deposits. Smoking may also lower your level of HDL, or "good," cholesterol. • Obesity: Having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater puts you at risk of high cholesterol. • Poor diet: Foods that are high in cholesterol, such as red meat and full-fat dairy products, will increase your total cholesterol. Eating saturated fat, found in animal products, and trans fats, found in some commercially baked cookies and crackers, also can raise your numbers. • Lack of exercise: Exercise helps boost your body's HDL "good" cholesterol while lowering your LDL "bad"cholesterol. Not getting enough exercise puts you at risk of high cholesterol. • High blood pressure: Increased pressure on your artery walls damages your arteries, which can speed the accumulation of fatty deposits. • Diabetes: High blood sugar contributes to higher LDL cholesterol and lower HDL cholesterol. High blood sugar also damages the lining of your arteries. • History of heart disease. If a parent or sibling developed heart disease before age 55, high cholesterol levels place you at a greater than average risk of developing heart disease.
There are no symptoms associated with High Cholesterol. A blood test is the only way to detect high cholesterol.
A blood test to check cholesterol levels — called a lipid panel or lipid profile — typically reports: • Total cholesterol • LDL cholesterol • HDL cholesterol • Triglycerides — a type of fat in the blood Preparation for a blood test: It is suggested to neither eat nor drink anything (other than water) for nine to 12 hours before the blood sample is taken. Interpreting the numbers
Lifestyle changes such as exercising and eating a healthy diet are the first line of defense against high cholesterol. But, if you've made these important lifestyle changes and your total cholesterol — and particularly your LDL cholesterol — remains high, your doctor may recommend medication. The specific choice of medication or combination of medications depends on various factors, including your individual risk factors, your age, your current health and possible side effects. Common choices include: • Statins. Statins — among the most commonly prescribed medications for lowering cholesterol — block a substance your liver needs to make cholesterol. This depletes cholesterol in your liver cells, which causes your liver to remove cholesterol from your blood. Statins may also help your body reabsorb cholesterol from accumulated deposits on your artery walls, potentially reversing coronary artery disease. Choices include atorvastatin (Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol), lovastatin (Altoprev, Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), rosuvastatin (Crestor) and simvastatin (Zocor). If you also have high triglycerides, your doctor may prescribe: • Fibrates. The medications fenofibrate (Lofibra, TriCor) and gemfibrozil (Lopid) decrease triglycerides by reducing your liver's production of very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol and by speeding up the removal of triglycerides from your blood. VLDL cholesterol contains mostly triglycerides. Most of these medications are well tolerated, but effectiveness varies from person to person. The common side effects are muscle pains, stomach pain, constipation, nausea and diarrhea. If you decide to take cholesterol medication, your doctor may recommend periodic liver function tests to monitor the medication's effect on your liver. Children and cholesterol treatment
Naturopathic Methods to Treat High Cholesterol Lifestyle changes are essential to improve your cholesterol level. To bring your numbers down, lose excess weight, eat healthy foods and increase your physical activity. If you smoke, quit. Lose excess pounds Eat heart-healthy foods • Choose healthier fats. Saturated fat and trans fat raise your total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. Get no more than 10 percent of your daily calories from saturated fat. Monounsaturated fat — found in olive, peanut and canola oils — is a healthier option. Almonds and walnuts are other sources of healthy fat. • Eliminate trans fats. Trans fats, which are often found in margarines and commercially baked cookies, crackers and snack cakes, are particularly bad for your cholesterol levels. Not only do trans fats increase your total LDL "bad" cholesterol, but they also lower your HDL "good" cholesterol. You may have noticed more food labels now market their products as "trans fat-free." But don't rely only on this label. In the United States, if a food contains less than 0.5 grams of trans fat a serving, it can be marked trans fat-free. It may not seem like much, but if you eat a lot of foods with a small amount of trans fat, it can add up quickly. Instead, read the ingredients list. If a food contains a partially hydrogenated oil, that's a trans fat, and you should look for an alternative. • Limit your dietary cholesterol. Aim for no more than 300 milligrams (mg) of cholesterol a day — or less than 200 mg if you have heart disease. The most concentrated sources of cholesterol include organ meats, egg yolks and whole milk products. Use lean cuts of meat, egg substitutes and skim milk instead. Exercise regularly Don't smoke
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