Cholesterol Balance

Cholesterol is the body’s primary sterol and is found within lipoproteins, cell membranes, steroid hormones and bile acids. It is obtained exogenously through food and metabolised endogenously by the body.

There are two types of cholesterol, HDL cholesterol (high density lipoproteins or good cholesterol), and LDL cholesterol (low density lipoproteins, or bad cholesterol).  If there is too much LDL cholesterol, it builds up in the walls of our blood vessels, forming atheromatous plaques (focal lesions that can clog arteries and hinder blood flow) that can lead to serious cardiovascular diseases.

A diet high in saturated fats, a sedentary lifestyle, a stressful environment and bad habits such as alcohol and tobacco harden the arteries and overload the heart. The synergy of organic red yeast rice and organic green tea offers a natural alternative to fight against atherosclerosis, lowering cholesterol and cardiovascular risk factors.

INGREDIENT:
Common name: Red yeast rice
Product:  Organic red yeast rice
Part used: Rice
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Monascus Purpureus Went
ACTIVE SUBSTANCE: 1.6% monacolin K

PROPERTIES:

• Reduces total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and total triglyceride concentration in the blood by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase¹.
• Reduces adipogenesis (adipocyte formation) by reducing the activity of the enzyme glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GPDH)².

OUR PRODUCT:

Red yeast rice is obtained by fermenting the yeast Monascus purpureus on the rice grain.  The resultant product is dehydrated and sieved to create a fine powder.

Red yeast rice contains monacolins; a family of 14 compounds. One of them, monacolin K, acts as a powerful inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme responsible for the hepatic synthesis of cholesterol. Our organic red yeast rice is certified by ECOCERT and standardised to contain 1.6% monacolin K.

INGREDIENT:
Common name: Green tea
Product:  Organic Teamax^TM
Part used: Leaves
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze
ACTIVE SUBSTANCE: 45% polyphenols, 25% catechins and 7% EGCG

PROPERTIES:

• Tea polyphenols have been shown to fight against atherosclerosis and increase levels of good cholesterol (HDL)³.
• Catechins have hypocholesterolemic properties, reducing total cholesterol levels in the blood and increasing the excretion of fats and cholesterol through faecal matter⁴.
• Double-blind studies have found that green tea extract reduces cardiovascular risk factors by reducing blood pressure, levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and levels of oxidative stress that cause cell damage and chronic inflammation⁵.
• The action of EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) has been recognised as improving cardiovascular function, maintaining endothelial function and improving vascular homeostasis⁶.
• Green tea, specifically catechins and caffeine, promotes weight loss, which reduces the risks of cardiovascular disease⁷. 

OUR PRODUCT:

Green tea is obtained from the Camellia sinensis plant, whose leaves are picked fresh, and unlike other teas do not undergo a fermentation process, preventing the loss of antioxidants such as polyphenols, catechins and EGCG. This makes green tea one of the most powerful antioxidant plants.

Organic green tea extract contains a minimum of 45% polyphenols, 25% catechins and 7% EGCG, substances with hypocholesterolemic, hypotensive and slimming properties that reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.