NOW Supplements, Sytrinol, Cholesterol Formula, with 150 mg Sytrinol™ and 10 mg Policosanol, 120 Veg Capsules

This review is for using this product for improving cholesterol #'s. This is just one of the products I used.I've had mixed results with cholesterol lowering supplements and I have done a lot of research on them in the hopes of avoiding going on a statin. I've taken cholesterol supplements and had my cholesterol go down. I've not taken them and had my cholesterol go up. I've also taken them and seen no change. That being said it is definitely worth a try if you want to improve your lipids and avoid a statin.I was taking this in conjunction with other supplements, all that have some scientific research proving they work. I did see improvements in my lipid panels when I took various supplements but was never able to tell what was helping the most. When I didn't take the supplements my #'s would go up, but lately despite taking all of these supplements my #'s were high and I'm now on a statin and not taking any of them anymore. If you are concerned about your cholesterol I would strongly suggest talking to your Dr about a Coronary Calcium Scan as taking supplements can get fairly expensive. After my last lipid panel results came back elevated I went for the scan and my Dr and I decided to go on a statin instead of spending $750-$1000/year on supplements. For the record my CC Scan cost $100, most insurance will not cover it, but it was the best $100 I have ever spent on health care.For the record I had the best test results when taking the following supplements each day:Flax Oil 2 x 1000mgKrill Oil 2 x 1000mg (fish worked too but I hated the after taste, none of that with krill)TR Niacin 3 x 500mgSytrinol 2 x 150mgCoQ 10 1 x 100mgPantethine 3 x 450mgPlant Sterols 3 x 800mgGlucomannan 3 x 1150mgThese were all spaced out AM, Lunch, PM.Comparing my worst and best lipid #'s from blood tests from a lab, these supplements did the following:Total - Lowered 60 points - 22%Bad - Lowered 53 points - 27%Good - Increased 15 points - 22%Tri-G's - Lowered 37 points - 25%Good to Tri-G Ratio - Worst was 2.62, while on all these went as low as 1.75 (Harvard Med study lists this as possibly the best predictor of heart attack risk). Ideal is below 2.It should be noted that I rarely eat any meat other than fish/shell fish...rarely eat egg yolks...and have a fairly healthy diet...mainly my lipid issues are genetic.

In early Jan 2021 I received some high cholesterol results.Cholesterol, total 257 mg/dLHDL cholesterol 73 mg/dLNon-HDL cholesterol 184 mg/dLTriglycerides 110 mg/dLLDL 162 mg/dLI am a 70 year old woman is good shape, normal weight, never smoked who eats pretty healthy.By Mid-January I was on these 4 supplements hoping to bring my cholesterol into the normal range before my return testing and doc visit scheduled for April, 2021.CholestOff Plus 4/day (Nature Made)AMLA 250mg 1/day (Paradise AMLA)Sytrinol 300mg 2/day (NOW Sytrinol Cholesterol Formula)Omega-7 1000mg Sea Buckthorn OilTest Results for April 12, 2021 blood draw:Cholesterol, total 185 mg/dLHDL cholesterol 65 mg/dLNon-HDL cholesterol 120 mg/dLTriglycerides 108 mg/dLLDL 98 mg/dLSome or all of these made a big difference and kept me off Statins. I will now drop each in turn for a period and see if my numbers change and eliminate those that are not helping.

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Using a combination of soluble fiber, Sytrinol and a few other supplements, I have been able to reduce my cholesterol to healthy levels (?) while reducing my statin dosage to 10 mg twice a week (Wednesday and Sunday). The question mark after "healthy levels" is because I have a suspicion that a healthy level is higher than what is currently recommended by the AMA and AHA. Research seems to indicate that people with total cholesterol over 200 to about 250 and LDL over 100 to about 130 to 150, actually have lower "all cause" mortality than people with very low levels of cholesterol. I think most people can probably attain a 200 to 250 level without statins and without their potential side effects. The key however is "NO SUGAR" and "NO CARBS", except those found in leafy green and other low carb vegetables.

I chose this item because it was recommended by a friend. My doctor prescribed lipitor. Returning 3 months later my doctor said, "I see the lipitor is working good". He got angry when I told him I did not fill the prescription. I had used a natural remedy. He said, "well it must be working because you are back in the good range for cholesterol"> I asked if he wanted to know what it was and he said "no, not really". It is now ten years later and it's still working. I went from 270 to 175. I tried Systrinol because I had nothing to lose by trying it. See if it works for you.Kent M.

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This product is very helpful in maintaining control of your cholesterol, lowering it and assisting in keeping it at a healthier level. I would recommend it to anyone struggling with a cholesterol problem and who does not want to take prescription drugs which can create liver and/or kidney problems as side effects.

I am excited to try this NOW Sytrinol, I am interested and hoping to bring down my Triglycerides and maintain healthy Cholesterol levels.