Cardioll
What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a type of lipid that the body builds up in the liver and is absorbed by diet. It is a natural component in the blood, but only at certain physiological levels. Elevated blood cholesterol levels are dangerous to health and are one of the risk factors for heart and blood vessel diseases, heart attack and stroke.
Composition:
One sachet contains: dry root extract of Amorphophallus konjac K. Koch, ssp. Amorphophallus japonica, standardized at 96% fiber, 2.00 g and dry red yeast rice extract, corresponding to a 5 mg dose of monacolin K.
Other ingredients: glucose monohydrate, acidity regulators: sodium hydrogen carbonate and citric acid, flavoring, anti-caking agent: magnesium oxide, sweetener: stevia glycosides.
What is LuraLean® (Amorphophallus japonica root extract)?
LuraLean® is a high-purified natural dietary fiber, glucomannan, with high fluid, fat and cholesterol binding properties. It is a concentrated source of dietary fiber. The mechanism of action of glucomannan is due to the fact that in the presence of water it swells, forming a gel structure. In this way, LuraLean® reduces intestinal absorption of cholesterol and stimulates its transformation into bile acids, which are then excreted by the body.
What is red yeast rice?
Red yeast rice is obtained by a process of rice fermentation using the yeast Monascus purpureous. Red yeast rice is traditionally used in China and Asia as a food and herbal medicine.
What is Monocolin K from Red Yeast Rice Extract?
Monacolin K is a natural inhibitor of hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductases, enzymes that control cholesterol synthesis in the liver. It belongs to the group of compounds known as monacolins. Of the 15 types of monacolins, red yeast rice is dominated by monacolin K, also known as mevinolin or lovastatin. This substance is crucial for the action of red yeast rice to reduce the concentrations of total cholesterol, “bad” LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
Action
- Monacolin K from red yeast rice contributes to the maintenance of normal blood LDL-cholesterol concentrations.
- Konjac glucomannan contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.
- Konjac glucomannan in the context of an energy-restrictive diet contributes to weight loss.
The effect is achieved by daily intake of 10 mg monacolin K from red yeast rice and 4 g of konjac glucomannan.
Purpose
Cardioll is intended for adults with elevated cholesterol concentrations.
How is Cardioll used?
Before meals, dissolve the contents of 1 sachet (powder) in a minimum of 200-250 ml of water and drink the liquid for up to 2 minutes as it then passes into a gel structure. The recommended daily dose is 2 bags per day.
Do not use food supplements as a substitute for food.
Contact your pharmacist or doctor for further informations.
Warnings and side effects
Do not use Cardioll if you are sensitive to any of its ingredients.
Not recommended for children, pregnant women and nursing mothers, as well as for people who have swallowing difficulties. Oral medication should be taken 1 hour before or 4 hours after ingesting Glucomannan. If you are taking any medicine or have any health problems, consult your doctor before use. Not recommended in active liver diseases and persistently elevated serum aminotransferasis concentrations. Do not use together with lipid lowering medicines. Do not use with grapefruit juice. Warning of choking if the recommended amounts of water are not taken.
Myopathy may manifest as muscle pain, tenderness or weakness with an increased concentration of creatine kinases.