How Does NSI® CoQ10 Red Yeast Rice with BioCosanol™ Policosanol work?
Red yeast rice is the by-product formed when yeast (Monascus purpureus) is cultivated on cooked, non-glutinous (less likely to have the grains stick together) rice, and then undergoes the process of fermentation. The first use of red yeast rice for its health-promoting properties was documented in China during the Tang Dynasty in 800 A.D. It was recommended for circulatory and digestive health benefits. Red yeast rice contains fiber, rice starch and fatty acids, as well as compounds known as monacolins, that help provide natural benefits for cholesterol health. ¹ ²

CoQ10 is a naturally-occurring enzyme and antioxidant found in cells that plays an important part in energy production and cardiovascular health. The use of statin drugs, taken to manage cholesterol, are known to deplete levels of CoQ10 in the body. Red yeast rice may also affect levels. This formula contains 200 mg of CoQ10 per serving, eliminating the need for you to take multiple capsules to maintain cellular health while attempting to manage cholesterol levels.

Policosanol, an all-natural compound derived from sugarcane wax may also help with the maintenance of healthy cholesterol levels. It's believed to work in two ways: by inhibiting the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver and by reducing platelet aggregation, or "stickiness" that may lead to blood clots and cardiovascular issues. BioCosanol™ Policosanol is a high-quality brand of policosanol containing naturally-occurring waxy alcohols (fatty alcohols) derived from sugarcane wax. This ingredient, unlike other forms of aliphatic fatty alcohol mixtures derived from rice bran wax, bees wax or wheat germ, may support cholesterol health³ ⁴.

NSI® CoQ10 Red Yeast Rice with BioCosanol™ Policosanol is better because it:

Is a multi-nutrient formula designed to help promote healthy cholesterol levels and cardiovascular health.

Contains high-quality ingredients, yet is available at a superior value compared to other brands.

¹ Heber D, Yip I, Ashley JM, Elashoff DA, Go VLW. Cholesterol-lowering effects of a proprietary Chinese red-yeast-rice dietary supplement. Am J Clin Nutr. 1999;69:231-236.

² Qin S, Zhang W, Qi P, Zhao M, Dong Z, Li Y , et al. Elderly patients with primary hyperlipidemia benefited from treatment with a Monacus purpureus rice preparation: A placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial. American Heart Association. 39th Annual conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention, Orlando, Fl. March 1999.

³ Castano G, Fernandez L, Mas R, Illnait J, Fernandez J, Mesa M, Alvarez E, Lezcay M. Comparison of the efficacy, safety and tolerability of original policosanol versus other mixtures of higher aliphatic primary alcohols in patients with type II hypercholesterolemia. Int J Clin Pharmacol Res. 2002;22(2):55-66.

⁴ James L. Hargrove, Phillip Greenspan, Diane K. Hartle. Nutritional Significance and Metabolism of Very Long Chain Fatty Alcohols and Acids from Dietary Waxes. Experimental Biology and Medicine 229:215-226 (2004).

As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules daily or as directed by a physician.

Pregnant or lactating women, diabetics, hypoglycemics, and people with known medical conditions and/or taking drugs should consult with a licensed physician and/or pharmacist prior to taking dietary supplements.

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