The third is Niacatol. This non-flusing Niacin supplements is one of the best treatments for raising HDL (good) Cholesterol. For more information click here.

Its main component is a mixture of higher primary aliphatic alcohols known as octacosanol. The mixture has been shown to lower cholesterol in animal models, healthy volunteers, and patients with type II hypercholesterolemia. For more information click here.

Policosanol: A Natural Cholesterol-Balancing Agent

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Policosanol is a nutritional supplement extracted from sugar cane wax. Its main component is a mixture of higher primary aliphatic alcohols known as octacosanol. The mixture has been shown to lower cholesterol in animal models, healthy volunteers, and patients with type II hypercholesterolemia.

Cholesterol-Lowering Effects
At dosages of 10 mg per day for 4 weeks, policosanol has been shown to be equally effective as Zocor® or Pravachol® at lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and total cholesterol levels.1 Additionally, in a study with 85 patients, policosanol was shown to produce significant cholesterol-lowering effects without causing any serious adverse reactions in various short- and long-term studies.2


The profound cholesterol-lowering benefits of policosanol may be apparent in as little as 6 to 8 weeks—with modest, beneficial effects resulting after this time period.3

According to a recent scientific review, 20mg of policosanol per day for 8 weeks yields the following average results:3

• Lower total cholesterol levels by 21%
• Lower LDL levels, or “bad” cholesterol, by 29%
• Increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels, or “good” cholesterol, by 15%

Secondary Cardiovascular Benefits
Not only has policosanol been demonstrated as an effective lipid-lowering supplement, but it has also been shown to improve other predictive markers of cardiovascular risk. By supporting the function and integrity of the endothelium
(blood vessel lining), policosanol may assist in the prevention of atherosclerosis. In addition, policosanol has also been shown to reduce blood pressure levels, which may be of particular importance in older populations wherein concomitant hypercholesterolemia and hypertension are more frequent.
Specifically, policosanol has been shown to provide the following additional cardiovascular benefits:

• Prevent Lipid Peroxidation of LDL. Oxidized LDL cholesterol can contribute to hardening of the arteries. Policosanol was shown to prevent LDL oxidation in vitro, suggesting it may support blood vessel elasticity and flexibility.3
• Inhibit Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation. Accelerated smooth muscle cell proliferation is thought to be a primary factor in the development of atherosclerotic plaque. In experimental models, policosanol was shown to significantly reduce smooth muscle cell proliferation, suggesting it may have a protective effect on the arterial wall.4,5
• Inhibit Platelet Aggregation. Excessive platelet aggregation can lead to the formation of blood clots and increased cardiovascular risk. Research on humans suggests that policosanol inhibits platelet aggregation, possibly by reducing the formation of thromboxane A2—a potent inducer of platelet aggregation—and increasing the production of prostacyclin, which is a potent inhibitor of platelet aggregation.6
• May Help to Lower Blood Pressure. Elevated blood pressure and cholesterol levels often coexist. Human research suggests that policosanol may help to lower systolic blood pressure levels, which may be of particular importance in the elderly.7
  

Conclusion
A high percentage of the U.S. adult population has high cholesterol levels, which can frequently coexist with other markers of cardiovascular risk—such as high blood pressure. Sugarcane-derived policosanol has been shown to significantly improve cholesterol levels, while simultaneously providing secondary support for other important aspects of cardiovascular health. Policosanol also has an excellent safety profile and is easy to use—with effective dosing in as little as 5 to 20 mg per day. Taken together, these factors make policosanol an ideal choice for adults who don't want to take a lot of pills, and desire natural support for healthy cholesterol levels and cardiovascular health.

References:

1. Fernández JC, Más R, Castaño G, et al. Comparison of the efficacy, safety and tolerability of policosanol versus fluvastatin in elderly hypercholesterolaemic women. Clin Drug Invest 2001;21(2):103-13.
2. Canetti M, Moreira M, Más R, et al. Effects of policosanol on primary hypercholesterolemia: a 3-year open-extension follow-up. Curr Ther Res 1997;58:868-75.
3. Gouni-Berthold I, Berthold H. Policosanol: clinical pharmacology and therapeutic significance of a new lipid-lowering agent. Am Heart J 2002;143:356-65.
4. Menéndez R, Más R, Amor A, et al. Effects of policosanol treatment on the susceptibility of low density lipoprotein (LDL) isolated from healthy volunteers to oxidative modification in vitro. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2000;50:255-62.
5. Noa M, Más R, Mesa R. Effect of policosanol on intimal thickening in rabbit cuffed carotid artery. Int J Cardiol 1998;67(2):125-32.
6. Arruzazabala ML, Noa M, Menéndez R, et al. Protective effect of policosanol on atherosclerotic lesions in rabbits with exogenous hypercholesterolemia. Braz J Med Bio Res 2000;33:835-40.
7. Arruzazabala ML, Más R, Molina V, et al. Effect of policosanol on platelet aggregation in type II hypercholesterolemic patients. Tissue Reactions 1998;XX(4):119-24.
8. Castaño G, Más R, Fernández JC, et al. Effects of policosanol on older patients with hypertension and type II hypercholesterolaemia. Drugs R D 2002;3(3):159-72.

Niacitol: The best treatment to raise your good HDL Cholesterol

“Niacin is the most effective medication in current clinical use for increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. It has the broadest effect on the lipid profile, reducing all atherogenic apolipoprotein (apo) B (LDL) and increasing all antiatherogenic apo AI-containing lipoproteins (HDL), resulting in significant reduction in atherosclerotic complications and total mortality in trials.” *

The best treatment to raise your good HDL Cholesterol Niacin is now used by conventional doctors because it so effectively raises the good HDL Cholesterol. However, the form of Niacin that most doctors tend to use causes a hot flushing dilation of the blood vessels in the face that is very annoying and sometimes painful. This form of Niacin can also cause damage to the liver at the high doses that is needed to raise the good HDL Cholesterol.

Niacitol™ is a safer form of Vitamin B3 (Niacin), known as Inositol Hexaniacinate. It does not cause any adverse flushing or damage to the liver even at high doses. Niacitol contains 725 mg of Niacin bound to 180 mg of another essential B-vitamin, Inositol. This combination enhances the benefits and eliminates the side-effects. The dose I typically recommend is 2 Capsules twice daily with meals. Clinical trials show that Niacin can raise the good HDL Cholesterol by more than 25%, lower Total Cholesterol by 7% and your Triglyceride levels by 29% in 3 months.

To see a chart of natural supplements to treat Cholesterol, including Niacin, please click here.

*(Source: Curr Cardiol Rep. 2003 Nov;5(6):470-6. Niacin, lipids, and heart disease. Malik S, Kashyap ML. Atherosclerosis Research Center, Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Division of Cardiology, University of California at Irvine, 5901 East Seventh Street (11-111-I), Long Beach, CA 90822, USA.)

Doctors Notes:
Over the last 15 years of my medical practice I have witnessed the fact that natural alternatives to drugs and surgery are not only safer, but also more effective. My patients are glad to that there are natural alternatives to the harmful drugs that are being so heavily promoted by doctors and advertising campaigns today. At the Arizona Institute of Natural Medicine, our objective is to produce safe and effective natural alternatives that work without side effects.

 Dr. Clark Hansen, Director of The Arizona Institute of Natural Medicine.

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