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Carnitine, arginine. For cholesterol what to choose?

I am interested in arginine and carnitine supplements, and cholesterol products. Thank you


Good morning, 


for cholesterol control, there are no arginine and carnitine formulations in our line of supplements. Instead, we have dietary supplements for cardiovascular health(Cardiol Forte and Eulipid).

Cardiol Forte is a dietary supplement containing omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA from highly purified and concentrated fish oil, contains plant extracts such as fermented red rice , Artichoke extract titrated to chlorogenic acid and luteolin 7-glucoside, Monacolins from fermented red rice, Olive extract titrated to Hydroxytyrosol. 

É then enriched with coenzyme Q10 and Vitamin E to protect blood lipids and cells from oxidative stress . The biophenols in Artichoke extract have cholagogic, choleretic and hepatoprotective activities. In addition, the flavonoids present inhibit cholesterol biosynthesis and protect LDL from oxidative damage. In addition, intake of 250 mg EPA and DHA daily contributes to normal cardiac function.


The Eulipid is a dietary supplement made from only plant extracts and nutrients without fish oil. It contains berberine, extracted from Berberis aristata; a plant widely used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine that facilitates the "capture" of cholesterol by the liver. Eulipid also contains resveratrol, bioflavonoids, tocotrienols, policosanols and coenzyme Q10 with antioxidant and circulatory protective action. The above products can be combined with supplementation with Omegor Vitality 1000 at a dosage of 1-2 capsules per day to increase daily omega-3 intake. 


I remain available for further information and recommend that you inform your treating physician if you plan to implement dietary supplementation. Your doctor will also be able to best advise you regarding the choice of the supplement best suited to your needs, especially in view of any concomitant drug therapies. 


Sincerely,

Rosaria Ramondino Pharmacist and pharmaceutical chemist