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High Cholesterol and Triglycerides, Which Supplement to Choose?

Good evening, I would like to try your omega-3 products. The person is already undergoing treatment for epilepsy and has dermatitis likely of allergic/autoimmune origin. Which would you recommend between Omegor Vitality 1000 and Meaquor 1000? I am especially interested in the neuroprotective effect, thank you very much.

Dear Gianluca,

Please remember that dietary supplements should not be considered substitutes for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle, nor direct replacements for medications prescribed by competent doctors. We generally recommend consulting your primary care physician, who is aware of the medications you take, possible interactions with the ingredients in dietary supplements you usually consume or wish to add to your diet, and who knows your clinical history.

You can certainly discuss with your doctor to get guidance and advice on the possibility of using dietary supplements for your condition. Therefore, in agreement with your doctor’s opinion, you could complement your diet with a combination of two of our products: Cardiol Forte and Meaquor 1000. Cardiol Forte is a dietary supplement based on omega-3 EPA and DHA from fish oil, fermented red rice extract, olive extract standardized in Hydroxytyrosol, and Coenzyme Q10.

The formulation is completed with vitamin E, piperine, and folic acid. The intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA daily contributes to normal heart function. Cardiol Forte also contains an extract from artichoke leaves standardized in bioflavonoids and phenolic compounds. The bioflavonoids in artichoke extract have choleretic, cholagogue, and hepatoprotective activities; moreover, the flavonoids inhibit cholesterol biosynthesis and protect LDL from oxidative damage. The recommended dose for Cardiol Forte is 1 capsule per day, to be taken in the evening shortly before dinner. Meaquor 1000 is a dietary supplement with a high concentration of omega-3 DHA and EPA.

Meaquor 1000 is especially indicated to help control blood triglycerides and blood pressure. With 2 grams per day of EPA and DHA, it helps maintain normal triglyceride levels in the blood; this dosage can be reached with 2 capsules per day of Meaquor 1000, taken with a main meal.

Best regards,

Dr. Rosaria Ramondino Pharmacist and Pharmaceutical Chemist