High cholesterol, better Cardiol or Cardiol Forte?
Egregi, I am to ask you whether to lower cholesterol it is better to take Cardiol or Cardiol Forte? Also having to take the medication Eutirox (thyroid hormone) can I take Cardiol which contains soy? If I can take Cardiol at the same time can I also take Omegor Vitality? I thank you for your attention and awaiting your welcome reply, I extend my best regards. Luciano Pandolfi
Dear Luciano,
Not knowing the levels of cholesterol that you normally find with the tests, I give you below the characteristics of the products Cardiol and Cardiol Forte: In case of borderline cholesterol, with values above 200 mg/dL and up to 239 mg/dL, the most suitable product is definitely Cardiol, which contains omega3 from fish oil and fermented red rice, a source of monacolin K (3mg/cps) the natural statin useful for maintaining normal blood cholesterol levels.
The product also has polycosanols, Citrus bioflavonoids and some B vitamins useful for normalizing cholesterol levels. The recommended dose for Cardiol is one pearl per day to be taken just before dinner for a period of at least 2 months, in conjunction with a balanced diet.
After this period, it is preferable to repeat blood tests to check the effectiveness of the treatment.Cardiol does not contain soy; the only allergens present are fish and sesame. In case of higher cholesterol values (>240 mg/dL), Cardiol Forte is recommended, which has a higher dosage in monacolin K (10 mg/cps). Again, the recommended dose is 1 pearl to be taken in the evening for two months, and after this period routine analysis should be repeated.
The allergens in Cardiol Forte are fish and soy because each capsule contains 10 mg of soy lecithin used as an emulsifier. This is a low daily dosage that should not interfere with thyroid function or Eutirox intake, but I recommend that you consult your doctor about this. Both products can be combined with 1-2 capsules of Omegor Vitality 1000 (30- or 45-capsule pack) taken near a main meal (breakfast, lunch, or dinner).
I remain available for further information.
Sincerely,
Rosaria Ramondino Pharmacist and Pharmaceutical Chemist
