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<h2>What is Your Cholesterol Level?</h2>
The National Cholesterol Education Program developed the following classifications for people over age 20 who do not have heart disease:

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<h2>Desirable Blood Cholesterol</h2>
Total blood cholesterol is less than 200 mg/dL; LDL is lower than 130 mg/dL

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<h2>Borderline High Cholesterol</h2>
Total level is between 200 and 239 mg/dL or LDL is 130 to 159 mg/dL

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<h2>High Blood Cholesterol</h2>
Total level is greater than 240 mg/dL or LDL is 160 mg/dL or higher. For patients with heart disease, LDL above 100 mg/dL is too high. In addition, an HDL level less than 35 mg/dL is considered low and increases the risk of heart disease.

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<h2>Finally, a Natural and Safe Way to Lower Cholesterol!</h2>
Who would have thought that sugar cane would become a source of one of the most effective cholesterol-lowering extracts ever discovered? After 10 years of research, studies have shown that Policosanol, a sugar-cane derivative (and key ingredient in Cholest-Defense™) is giving many cholesterol-lowering drugs a run for their money in terms of offering cholesterol-lowering results, naturally! Policosanol is indicated as an adjunct to dietary and lifestyle recommendations to reduce borderline and elevated levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) and total cholesterol levels.

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<h2>Policosanol Lowered Cholesterol By Up to 21%</h2>
Results of clinical studies investigating the benefits of Policosanol show that taking this ingredient is
a heart-smart choice. One recent study reported that doses of 10-20 mg of Policosanol per day lowered total cholesterol in patients by 17% to 21%, lowered LDL cholesterol by 21% to 29%, and raised HDL ("good" cholesterol) by 8% to 15%!2 Another study reported that Policosanol helped lower systolic blood pressure in hypertensive patients.3 Additionally, a decrease in oxidation of lipoproteins was reported (oxidized lipoproteins or “LDL” converts to artery-clogging plaque).3 MDR has combined this natural ingredient with other key nutrients to help support healthy cholesterol levels and to protect the heart.

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<h2>The American Diet is Deficient in Important Healthy-Heart Nutrient</h2>
Another vitally important ingredient in Cholest-Defense™ is Beta-Sitosterol, a plant sterol that has been shown to help inhibit intestinal absorption of cholesterol by about 50%.4 At best, the average American diet supplies only 200 to 300 mg of Beta-Sitosterol per day, which is not enough to keep high cholesterol levels in check. The Beta-Sitosterol component of Cholest-Defense™ helps fill this gap.

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<h2>Keep Watch Over Homocysteine Levels</h2>
One of the major culprits attributed to poor cardio-vascular health is homocysteine, which is a protein produced naturally in the body. At low levels, homo-cysteine may present no danger. However, elevated levels of homocysteine may contribute to poor vascular function and atherosclerosis. In addition, high levels of homo-cysteine can contribute to depression. The good news is that Vitamins B-6, B-12, and Folic Acid may help lower plasma homocysteine levels.5

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<h2>Soy for a Healthy Heart</h2>
Another key ingredient that may be beneficial to your heart is soy. Researchers noticed that menopausal Asian women, whose diets are high in soy foods, have healthier vascular function than Westerners.6,7 Good vascular function means healthy blood flow and arterial compliance. Soy has also been shown to reduce cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic men, increase HDL, and protect LDL from oxidation (oxidized LDL converts to hard, artery-clogging plaque).8

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<h2>Antioxidants for Extra Insurance</h2>
You also need antioxidants to protect LDL from being oxidized by toxic particles called free radicals. Numerous studies support the belief that antioxidants help protect LDL from oxidation, which is why we've included the antioxidant Vitamin E (from mixed Tocopherols
&amp; Tocotrienols)9 and Vitamin C-rich Pomegranate Fruit10.

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<h2>Concerned About Your Triglyceride Levels?</h2>
Cholest-Defense™ also contains a high quality, natural source of Chromium. Studies show that Chromium may help reduce Triglyceride levels by as much as 17%!11

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<h2>Quality You Can Trust</h2>
The Doctors at MDR have included the most potent ingredients in Cholest-Defense™. Although family history and genetics play a large role in one’s cholesterol levels, a healthy lifestyle combined with MDR Cholest-Defense™ may help support healthy cholesterol levels, effectively and naturally.