CholestOff reduces cholesterol, but not as much as advertised

I received some emails promoting Nature Made CholestOff. It contains plant extracts called phytonutrients, specifically phytosterols and phytostanols. They work by reducing the absorption of LDL “bad” cholesterol and total cholesterol from the intestines. The ad emphasizes a 24% reduction in LDL cholesterol when combined with diet and exercise. However…

ConsumerLab.com tests cholesterol-lowering supplements

Three of 16 products failed the content analysis test. One product did not release its ingredients and two others had less than half the expected ingredients. That’s less than a 20% failure rate, which is better than often reported by this lab. An article in Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals reports that the following supplements were … Continue reading ConsumerLab.com tests cholesterol-lowering supplements