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1. What types of results should I expect and how soon?
CholestinEX™ measures cholesterol reduction two ways.
The first is the ability of CholestinEX to block overall cholesterol absorption, which is measured in the
small intestine. The second is the ability to reduce LDL-cholesterol in the blood.
CholestinEX™'s ingredients have been proven to reduce
total cholesterol absorption in the small intestine more than to 40%, more than one-third, while lowering
LDL cholesterol in the blood up to 14%.
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2. How does CholestinEX compare to other alternatives?
There are many clinically unsupported and false product claims in the market today. Please be sure to
consult your physician to make sure that what you are considering taking will deliver the benefit you
want.
Please keep in mind that the facts are the facts and generally speaking:
Soluble Fiber type products: 4% reduction in LDL-cholesterol.
- Plant sterols and stanols depending on delivery mechanism: 8% to 14% reduction in LDL-cholesterol.
- Statin and synthetic drugs: 25% to 45% reduction in LDL-cholesterol depending on dosage.
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3. What is CholestinEX?™
CholestinEX™ is an all-natural cholesterol reduction
and absorption inhibiting nutraceutical. Its ingredients are clinically proven to be efficacious and safe. When looking for a quality product with researched ingredients, look no further than CholestinEX. Its ingredients work synergistically for maximum effects. Thus, eliminating the use and dangers of combining multiple products to achieve target cholesterol goals and even unwanted side effects from prescription medications.
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4.What are the advantages of taking CholestinEX™?
Other products on the market that use soy stanols (like Benecol) require high fat as the delivery
system. This approach generally uses margarine or salad dressing as a delivery system, increasing the
caloric load of the consumer. While these products have been shown to be clinically effective, the
consumer needs to balance their intake with other fat-containing foods in the diet. In addition,
two to three servings are required per day, which is not always convenient for an active lifelstyle. The
capsule formulation used by CholestinEX ® permits much more flexible dosing, making it easier to take more
then one dose per day if needed. There are no unwanted side effects that you get when taking a
prescription cholesterol medication.
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5. What are statins?
Statins are a class of drug that lowers cholesterol.
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6. What is considered an appropriate cholesterol level?
According to the most recent guidelines of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP), a
desirable total cholesterol level is one that is below 200. Total cholesterol levels between 200 and 239
are considered borderline high, and levels above 240 are considered high.
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7. How is my cholesterol measured?
Your blood cholesterol level is measured as milligrams of cholesterol per deciliter of blood (mg/dL),
240mg/dL, 200mg/dL, etc.
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8. Why is high cholesterol a health risk?
A healthy artery has a smooth, even surface. When too much cholesterol builds
up in the wall of your arteries thick deposits, called plaque,
form. The buildup of plaque narrows the artery, so your heart
must work harder to force blood through. Plaques can limit
or block the blood flow in the artery. They can also rupture
and form blood clots. When either happens in a major artery
supplying the heart or brain, the blood flow can be completely
blocked. The result can be a heart attack or stroke.
9. How common is high cholesterol?
One in five people has high cholesterol. In adults, total
cholesterol levels of 240 mg/dL or higher are considered high,
and levels from 200 to 239 mg/dL are considered borderline-high.
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10. How often should I have my cholesterol checked?
Based on the results and your overall risk for heart disease,
your cholesterol should be checked every 1 to 5 years. Most
likely, your doctor will work with you on a schedule to monitor
your cholesterol level.
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11. At what age should I start having my cholesterol checked?
That depends. Experts recommend that all adults over the
age of 20 have their cholesterol measured at least once every
5 years.
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12. Does menopause affect cholesterol levels?
Yes. Before menopause, women usually have total cholesterol
levels that are lower than those of men the same age do. As
women and men get older, their blood cholesterol levels rise
until about 60 to 65 years of age. In women, menopause often
causes an increase in their LDL-cholesterol and a decrease
in their HDL-cholesterol level, and after the age of 50, women
often have higher total cholesterol levels than men of the
same age.
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13. Can stress effect my cholesterol levels?
The word "stress" refers to the condition that results from
a person's response to physical, chemical, emotional, or environmental
factors. It can mean physical effort as well as mental tension.
All people feel stress differently and react to it in different
ways. Stress may play a role in raising cholesterol by affecting
an individual's habits. Some people try to console themselves
during stressful periods by overeating or eating foods with
high fat content or by smoking. It is the saturated fat and
cholesterol in these foods combined with smoking that contribute
to high cholesterol. Instead of trying to relieve stress with
high-fat foods or cigarettes, try exercise. It can be a healthy
way to reduce your stress levels.
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14. How can diabetes affect my cholesterol?
Having diabetes is a strong risk factor for developing heart
disease. Because a diabetic's risk of having a heart attack
is typically as high as a person with heart disease, their
LDL goal and cholesterol-lowering treatment are the same as
for someone who has heart disease. High triglyceride and low
HDL levels are often present in people who have diabetes.
After an LDL goal has been reached, attention may have to
be paid to the high triglyceride and low HDL levels.
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15. How does smoking affect my risk?
Smoking affects heart disease by working together with other
risk factors to increase your risk even further. Smoking has
been shown to raise LDL cholesterol levels and speed up atherosclerosis.
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16. I have high cholesterol but I feel fine. Do I real
have to follow a low cholesterol diet?
Yes. Changes in diet should be your first step in lowering
cholesterol. Call a nutritionist at the Doctors Wellness Center
to determine your dietary goals and ask him or her to provide
you with more information about a healthy eating plan.
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17. How can I follow and exercise program that can help
lower my cholesterol?
Be sure to check with your doctor before starting an exercise
program. Regular exercise is important. For many people, moderate
exercise for 20 to 30 minutes most days of the week can help.
Exercise during the cooler times of the day. Try to avoid
exercising in hot weather. Make sure to drink enough fluids.
Do not overexert yourself so that you feel pain, breathless,
or sick to your stomach. These are signs that you are doing
too much. Be aware of serious warnings such as dizziness or
light-headedness, chest pain, heart palpitations. If any of
these occur, discontinue exercise and see your physician as
soon as possible. Choose exercises that you enjoy and that
give you a variety of activities to keep your exercising interesting
and motivating. Exercise with a buddy so you can keep each
other motivated and make exercising a social activity.
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18. What can I do to cut back on cholesterol and fatty
foods?
For about a week, write down everything you eat and drink.
Also write the time you ate, where you ate, and what you were
doing and thinking when you ate. By creating a diary, you
will see patterns you may not have known existed, such as
eating when you're feeling stressed or when you're bored.
When you're aware of what's going on, it's much easier to
change it. Create a list of good friends you can call and
talk to when you're hungry. Eventually, the overwhelming desire
to eat something will pass. If you don't want to "bother"
your friends, try sugarless gum or a time-consuming activity
(a long walk or surfing the Internet). Say YES to foods high
in fiber (fruit, vegetables), but NO to foods high in saturated
fat (processed cakes, cookies, crackers).
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19. Can children have high cholesterol?
It is possible for children to have high cholesterol. While
very few children have it, about 90% of those who do have
a parent with elevated levels. It is important to check a
child's level if a parent has high cholesterol or if there
is a family history of early heart disease. The best course
of treatment is to make family-wide changes in diet and exercise
habits. Also, it is best to start these habits at an early
age.
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