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A popular cholesterol-lowering herb in Ayurvedic medicine, guggulipid (a resin produced from the myrrh tree), contains a resinous compound called guggulsterone which, as studies suggest, may be effective for reducing total cholesterol and triglyceride levels. There are a number of clinical studies in Indian literature that support this notion, including a study at Kerala University which established that "guggul given to laboratory animals reduced their blood lipid levels quickly and effectively without side effects."
Artichoke extracts have also been shown to lower cholesterol levels in both humans and animals. In a double-blind German study from 2000 involving 143 patients who had high cholesterol, artichoke leaf lowered total cholesterol 18.5% as compared to 8.6% in the placebo group; LDL cholesterol by 23% vs. 6%; and LDL-to-HDL ratios by 20% vs. 7%. In a follow-up study with volunteers who already had healthy cholesterol, it had no effect.
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Wendy Roop - April 24, 2006, 14:32
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I am currently taking Cardizem, Digoxin and Coumadin for an arrythemia problem. Would I be advised to take guggulipid for a chlosterol and triglyseride problem?
ZooScape Moderator - April 25, 2006, 14:04
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I would suggest that you speak with your physician before starting any course of treatment with Cholesterol Formula or any other product your physician is not aware you are taking. As you are currently on several prescription medications for one ailment, your doctor would be able to make the most informed decision for you based on your personal medical history.
Directions
Take 1 capsule, 3 times daily, with meals.
Cautions
Avoid drinking grapefruit juice with red rice yeast.
Patients with thyroid disease should use with caution.
Drug Interactions:
Not to be taken if already taking cholesterol lowering medications.
May interact with thyroid medications because of the guggulsterones ability to stimulate thyroid function.
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