I really like the product, but am concerned on the high amount of cholesterol per serving. Does anyone have a comment on this? It seems unhealthy.
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That's a good question. I don't often read about cholesterol because the rest of my diet is so low fat. My own belief is that some cholesterol is good, but it depends on the source of it.
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Cholesterol is misunderstood in mainstream media. Try listening to this podcast from Johnny Bowden http://jonnybowden.com/the-calorie-myth/. Or read this book, the Great Cholesterol Myth: The Great Cholesterol Myth: Why Lowering Your Cholesterol Won't Prevent Heart Disease-and the Statin-Free Plan That Will And here's another great article on cholesterol: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/dain-wallis/eggs-healthy-food_b_2968318.html
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Your body, especially your brain, needs cholesterol from healthy sources to function optimally. It is not the enemy as the government would have you believe. Your real enemy is carbs from unhealthy sources.
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Cholesterol generally in itself is not the issue. It's the source. Cholesterol from whole foods like this product is absorbed and used by your body as it should be. Cholesterol from processed, hydrogenated, partially hydrogenated sources sticks to your arteries. Hope this helps
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Hi! I have read that too, but it hasn't affected me like that. But, I am on some other things that could counteract it. But I can tell you the positives for me. It has helped my cholestrol. My doctor advised along with Mega DHA by Jarrow. I take two each of these daily. Extra benefit: my nails are hard as bricks! Hope this helps!
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I just wanted to point out that the only reason I saw your question is because I was back to order more! I know there's lots of bogus reviews, but I really use it! Also I eat very clean. No more than 20 grams of sugar per day and under about 100 grams of carbs a day! Tough but possible!
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I wish to avoid powdered milk products after what I read in _Real Food: What to Eat and Why_ by Nina Planck. She explains that dried milk is one of the biggest contributors of bad cholesterol in our diets, because of the oxidation of the fats. Anyone figure anything else out about the pectin?
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Can only speak for myself, Larry, but please review other comments. It's imperative you do the research and see what works for you. This product has been amazing for me. I will continue using it as part of my daily nutritional intake. My workouts are better, my mood is better, my energy level is higher, all because of this (not-so-great-tasting) product. Not the best taste, but I take it with an organic juice. The natural sugars in the juice help to mask the taste. It takes seconds to go down, and the benefits far outweigh the taste. Perhaps you should just get one bottle and try it everyday. One bottle lasts me about 2 weeks, which would be a good time range to notice any benefits it would provide for you. Good luck.
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It's very low in Carbohydrates (7g w/ two full scoops)I only use 1 scoop, thats why I'm hooked.. ;-) It contains some natural sweetener called RejuvaSweet and haven't been able to find any other products with this. I think it tastes amazing considering the low carb count.
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Hi, I have some I recently purchased on amazon, and the expiration date is Jan 2015 ( on mine), the calories are 530 per 8 ounce box, and the cholesterol is less than 5 mg. Hope this helps! Lisa
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All fish oil has tiny amounts of cholesterol, but it is negligible. But science shows that people who take fish oil generally have a significant reduction of triglcyerides. I can't speak for how other companies set their prices. But, we have a direct relationship with the company that sources and distills the fish oil, so we're able to cut out the middleman. Also we feel strongly that everyone should take the highest quality product available so they get results, so we try to keep our prices down
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I am on my third box and I haven't had my cholesterol rechecked yet since taking it because of insurance timetables; However, I started loosing belly fat, hip and thigh fat within a few weeks of taking it and my Dr. was so concerned about how much weight I was loosing so fast that she sent me for several tests to see if I had cancer. All of them were good results and I appear in better good health than years ago when I had those tests last. I plan to keep using this product and have my lipids rechecked as soon as possible.
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I reread the label and I don't see any mention of "natural triglyceride". However, I've been taking this product for over a year and my triglycerides have gone down significantly. At my next dr. appt., my doctor if I was taking anything to lower my triglyceride level, as a coincidence I had brought the bottle with me. She read over the ingredients, also she had heard of it and approved it. I am very happy with my medical results, and I don't hesitate, at all, to recommend this product. By the way, I have prescribed to Amazon vitamins so that it comes automatically every month so I don't run out. I hope this helps. I reread the label and I don't see any mention of "natural triglyceride". However, I've been taking this product for over a year and my triglycerides have gone down significantly. At my next dr. appt., my doctor if I was taking anything to lower my triglyceride level, as a coincidence I had brought the bottle with me. She read over the ingredients, also she had heard of it and approved it. I am very happy with my medical results, and I don't hesitate, at all, to recommend this product. By the way, I have prescribed to Amazon vitamins so that it comes automatically every month so I... » Read More I reread the label and I don't see any mention of "natural triglyceride". However, I've been taking this product for over a year and my triglycerides have gone down significantly. At my next dr. appt., my doctor if I was taking anything to lower my triglyceride level, as a coincidence I had brought the bottle with me. She read over the ingredients, also she had heard of it and approved it. I am very happy with my medical results, and I don't hesitate, at all, to recommend this product. By the way, I have prescribed to Amazon vitamins so that it comes automatically every month so I don't run out. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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I actually didn't take the pills except for a couple of them whuch made me very ill.I suggest going on a low carb and low sugar diet. Rather than this stuff. I honestly am scared to know people are taking this poison. When I took it one hour before a meal it made me more hungry than ever.adding fiber will give you the same fullness and it is natural.
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Do not listen to the above comment, I am in medical school. Yes dietary cholesterol affects your cholesterol levels. But Cholesterol has many important functions, hormones, phospholipid bilayers of cells, etc. And also remember there are different kinds of lipids, some kinds are good for you. And there is good cholesterol HDL and bad cholesterol LDL. But no this product does not contain too much cholesterol. This product is top notch and doesn't use useless amino acids (amino spiking) to falsify the amount of protein in there product. I. Ayon is wrong, please do not listen to him...
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True...but for an occasional treat...for someone who has a healthy lifestyle it's OK. I'm nearly 60 and have great heart/cholesterol levels. Lifestyle is the key, not one product.
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I'm sorry, but dietary cholesterol has virtually no affect on the bodies cholesterol levels, and modern science supports this. Like most (mis)information, this "dietary cholesterol bad" myth was probably instituted by a study sponsored by the cereal/grain companies or something back in the 70's or 80's. Just like the whole "fat is bad" fad that took off during the 80's when low/no-fat everything came out. What happened next? Add in the processed fructose (corn syrup). Why corn syrup? Because corn is/was subsidized the US Govt (our tax dollars) and they put a tariff on imported sugar cane, making corn syrup the de'facto sweetener in American processed food. And why did that "fat is bad" thing take off? Because companies used the absolute cheapest forms of fat (hydrogenated vegetable oils). And what's cheaper than hydrogenated fats and that can be flown into foods under the radar? Processed fructose.
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I would be appalled if they add a sweetener because some sweeteners being used by the industry are not harmless.I even did not have this idea! But I am making my own liposomal Vitamin C, so I know this one contains only Vitamin C and sunflower lecithin.George Knorr
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once i received notification of your question i reread the leaflet that came with my order...according to the leaflet it is 100% natural...4 calories per serving...0% fat...less than $0.99 per serving...has no food coloring...no msg...no artificial sweeteners and no preservatives. but they make no mention of gmo...sorry...wish i could have been of some help. :)
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Thanks for replying. The concern about cholesterol is not from dairy fat. It is from oxidized fat, which happens when dairy is powdered (it also happens in homogenization process). You can learn more about this by reading what Nina Plank has to say in _Real Food: What to Eat and Why_ or at her sitewww.ninaplanck.com, on the Cholesterol Myths page at http://www.ravnskov.nu/cholesterol.htm and at www.westonaprice.org. I am not a paid promoter, just a passionate health pursuer!