What to do about high cholesterol?

Dear Giovanni,

The products in our Cardiol and Cardiol Forte lines contain different and synergistic ingredients designed to effectively address elevated cholesterol levels. Not knowing your usual LDL cholesterol levels from your tests, I provide below the characteristics of the products that might be useful for you: For borderline cholesterol, with values above 200 mg/dL and up to 239 mg/dL, the most suitable product is definitely Cardiol, which contains omega-3 from fish oil, plant extracts such as red yeast rice, a source of monacolin K (3mg/capsule), policosanols, Citrus bioflavonoids, and some B vitamins to act more effectively on blood cholesterol levels.

The recommended dose of Cardiol is one softgel to be taken in the evening shortly before dinner, for a period of at least 2 months, along with a balanced diet. After two months of supplementation, it is advisable to repeat blood tests to verify the effectiveness of the treatment. In cases of higher total cholesterol values (above 240 mg/dL), indicating more severe hypercholesterolemia, it is recommended to choose Cardiol Forte, which contains a higher dose of monacolin K (10 mg/capsule), the natural statin useful for maintaining normal blood cholesterol levels. In this case as well, the recommended dose is one capsule per day, to be taken in the evening for a two-month period, after which routine blood tests should be repeated. Regarding HDL cholesterol, desirable values range between 50 and 59 mg/dL, or even better above 60 mg/dL due to the protective anti-atherosclerotic role of these lipoproteins. If, as you write, your HDL values are above the normal range, this is a completely positive condition.

I remain available for further information and recommend you consult your doctor regarding the possibility of taking Cardiol or Cardiol Forte to manage your cholesterol levels, especially if you are on any pharmacological treatments.

Best regards,

Rosaria Ramondino Pharmacist and Pharmaceutical Chemist