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Friday, July 18, 2008 

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Cholestasys claims to dramatically reduce cholesterol to normal levels thanks to its proprietary blend of natural ingredients. Micronutra, the makers of this natural supplement, claim that their product can achieve these results naturally, without the side effects of prescription medicines. Cholestasys also boasts clinical trial results to back up these claims.

In this review, we will test Cholestasys to see if it fulfills its claims. But before this we will talk briefly about cholesterol and its effects on the body. Cholesterol is a fatty substance, known as a lipid that is manufactured by the liver and consumed in the form of animal fat. So there are two sources of cholesterol. The first source is our body and sometimes our body produces too much of it. The other source is our diet. When we eat animal source foods we are ingesting cholesterol. Eggs, dairy, red meats are all high in cholesterol. When too much cholesterol is in the body it can lead to many complications such as heart disease and stroke among others. Let us look at Cholestasys claims now that we have a little background on the disease

Cholestasys claims to drastically reduce cholesterol levels. There are numerous testimonials that back this claim. This drastic reduction of LDL levels is the result of a multifaceted approach to treating the condition. Cholestasys does not only treat the symptoms, it treated the causes as well. Cholestasys promotes a healthy functioning of the liver which allows it to control Cholesterol production. It also allows for the excretion of excess fats and cholesterol which creates a better balance. One thing to keep in mind is that the large majority of Cholestasys customers come from word of mouth. This is a testament to their success and effectiveness. On the basis of this information, I would say that Cholestasys does deliver dramatic reductions of cholesterol levels.

The second claim is that Cholestasys achieves reductions in cholesterol naturally and without side-effects. To check into this claim, let us look at a partial list of ingredients:

  1. Guggul: This is a resin from the mukul mirth tree. It has been shown to reduce cholesterol and Triglycerides. A quick search showed no side effects.
  2. Niacin: AKA Vitamin B3. This is known to alter lipid levels in the blood. Unless taken in large quantities (over 2 grams a day) there are no side effects (some have reported facial itching when doses close to 2 grams were ingested daily)
  3. Policosanol: This is a mixture of alcohols that come from sugar cane. This substance has shown great promise in reducing cholesterol levels. No side effects were found
  4. Cayenne: Yes! That Cayenne. It has many vitamins and other heart healthy properties.
  5. Garlic: The miracle substance that has been shown to reduce cholesterol in clinical studies. The only side effect we found for garlic was bad breath!!
As you can see from the list above, Cholestasys is indeed all natural and does not appear to have ingredients with side effects (unless taken in large quantities). This is in marked contrast with Statin which are prescription drugs that have severe negative side effects on muscles.

Micronutra commissioned an independent lab to carry out a clinical study on 100 patients for 6 months. The results were impressive. 97.6% of patients reported positive results and close to 96% reported that their cholesterol levels were back in the normal range. While these results are indeed impressive it is important to note that 100 patients for 6 months is not an exhaustive study. The low number of patients is not enough to give us statistical certainty about these results. Micronutra should continue to test and promote larger and longer studies to cement its claims.

This review has touched on a few key points to keep in mind when considering Cholestasys. Based on the information presented, I think one can agree that Cholestasys is effective, all natural and with virtually no side effects. Micronutra is so sure of its product that it offers a 30 points in 30 days money back Guarantee. In addition, the strong customer base further proves the effectiveness of the product. After all, buy bulk grape seed extract would not continue buying a product that did not work.

Mike Leroos is a proponent and student of natural supplementation. If you are interested on more information about Cholestasys please click on http://www.cholestasysreviews.com