Bio-Aligned Chart

Nutrient and Fiber Complex

Liver

A major part of the cholesterol made by the liver is utilized to create bile, a substance used in digestion to emulsify fats. Because excess cholesterol is excreted from the body in the form of bile, it is important to support the liver's bile-producing mechanism.

Lecithin, Vitamins C and E

Intestinal Cholesterol Regulation

In the digestive process, cholesterol-laden bile is utilized in the small intestine and is continually reabsorbed into the bloodstream. Soluble fiber blocks the reabsorption of bile, allowing it to be excreted, and thus eliminating excess cholesterol.

Alfalfa Seed, Beta Sitosterol, Grapefruit Pectin, Oat Bran and Fiber, Psyllium

HDL Cholesterol Regulation

HDL cholesterol is responsible for transporting cholesterol away from peripheral tissues, maintaining healthy levels. HDL then carries cholesterol back to the liver, where it may be eliminated. Because of this, HDL cholesterol is considered protective.

Chromium, Vitamin C, Niacin

Cholesterol Regulation

About 80% of the cholesterol the body uses is produced by the liver, while only 20% is consumed in the diet. Although the mechanism of action is not fully understood, research indicates that the following nutrients regulate fat metabolism and cholesterol synthesis and clearance.

Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin C, Niacin

Antioxidant Defense and Blood Vessel Protection

In reality, cholesterol is vital to a healthy body. It is only when oxidation changes its structure that arterial walls are affected. Antioxidants are crucial for protecting cholesterol from oxidation--important in the maintenance of arterial walls. Through another mechanism, l-arginine supports blood vessel dilation, which may help circulation.

l-Arginine, Copper, Zinc, Vitamins C and E, Niacin