WHAT IS ATHEROSCLEROSIS?

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One of the most common causes of atherosclerosis is high cholesterol. Cholesterol, along with other substances, builds up in the blood vessels and causes a blockage called atherosclerosis. It interferes with blood flow and reduces the amount of oxygen and other nutrients in the body.

The development of atherosclerosis is influenced by age, genes and lifestyle.

WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF ATHEROSCLEROSIS?

Atherosclerosis can affect the arteries in the heart, brain, arms, legs or kidneys, causing:

Heart attack, infarct

Angina (pain in the heart)

Stroke

Carotid artery damage (headache, dizziness)

Chronic kidney disease

The guidelines of the European Association of Cardiology mention that during the first 2 years 77% stop using statins, most often because of side effects (myalgia, rhabdomyolysis, dysbacteriosis with intestinal dysfunction).

AteroLip® complex caps is the doctor's first choice for reducing cholesterol in Baltics

AteroLip® complex caps

Reduces total
cholesterol and LDL cholesterol

AteroLip® D capsules N30

Normalise blood sugar levels and reduces total cholesterol

AteroLip® Rythmo capsules

For normal functioning of the cardiovascular system

AteroLip® Fiber sachets N15

Normalise blood sugar levels and reduces total cholesterol

AteroLip® complex caps for normal cholesterol levels

The turmeric extract contained in AteroLip® complex caps helps to maintain a normal level of cholesterol in the blood, the functioning of the cardiovascular system, as well as to normalize liver lipids.

Red yeast rice (RYR) extract is a traditional Chinese medicine for cholesterol lowering. It also been used as a food coloring, additive, and preservative [1]. RYR contains more than 10 different monocolins from most effective for cholesterol lowering is Monacolin K. RYR is an effective and safe agent for improving lipid profile. RYR has been demonstrated to not only improve lipid metabolism, but it can also reduce blood pressure, and may possess anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, anticancer, and osteogenic properties [2].

European Food Safety Authority investigated and confirmed a beneficial effect of Monacolin K on lipid spectrum [3].

1. Chen H-HS. Clinical inquiry: is red-yeast rice a safe and effective alternative to statins? J Fam Pract 2015; 64:128–135
2. Veronique Verhoeven. Red yeast rice lowers cholesterol in physicians – a double blind, placebo controlled randomized trial. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013; 13: 178.
3. Patel S. Functional food red yeast rice (RYR) for metabolic syndrome amelioration: a review on pros and cons. World J. Microb. Biot. (2016) 32:2035–2042.

Policosanol is a mixture of aliphatic spirits obtained by hydrolyzing purified sugar cane wax.
Policosanol lowers LDL and total cholesterol by inhibiting cholesterol synthesis in the liver before mevalonate is formed. In addition, policosanol improves the binding, uptake and degradation of LDL cholesterol in the endoplasmic reticulum independently of its effect on cholesterol synthesis.

Castaño G, et al. Effects of policosanol on older patients with hypertension and type II hypercholesterolaemia. Drugs R D. 2002;3(3):159-72.

Olive leaf extract contains polyphenols, The most potent of which is hydroxytyrosol. It is a naturally active compound with antioxidant effects that supports cardiovascular health. The mechanism of action includes strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has emphasized the importance of hydroxytyrosol in the protection of low-density lipoproteins and thus its effect on reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, concluding that a daily intake of 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives is necessary to achieve this effect.

A causal relationship has been established between the consumption of olive oil polyphenols (standardized by the content of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives) and the protection of LDL particles from oxidative damage. EFSA Journal 2011; 9(4):2033

Choline supports lipid metabolism and also reduces fat in the liver. Choline is necessary for the transport of lipids from the liver. It improves liver health and promotes lipid metabolism. Choline reduces fat in the liver. Choline is needed for cholesterol to be able to transport. Very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) particles also transport triglycerides to tissues. As body cells extract fatty acids from VLDL, the particles are converted to medium-density lipoproteins and further to LDL particles.

Shaw GM, Finnell RH, Blom HJ, et al. Choline and risk of neural tube defects in a folate-fortified population. Epidemiology 2009;20(5):714-719

The active ingredient in turmeric extract is curcumin. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immune-stimulating properties. Turmeric extract stimulates bile secretion and helps protect the liver from the effects of harmful substances. Turmeric extract helps to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels, the functioning of the cardiovascular system, as well as to normalize liver lipids.

Niacin or vitamin B3 is important for normal cardiovascular health. It helps regulate blood pressure, blood lipids, and inflammation. Niacin improves the action of Monacolin K and inhibits the synthesis of triglycerides in the liver, as it directly affects one of the main enzymes of triglyceride synthesis – diacylglycerol acyltransferase (DGAT).

Vitamin B12 is a vital micronutrient for maintaining optimal hematopoietic, neurocognitive and cardiovascular function. It is involved in biochemical processes such as DNA synthesis, blood cell formation, maintenance of neurological functions and synthesis of neurotransmitters (dopamine, serotonin). B12 helps ensure normal homocysteine metabolism and also helps ensure normal energy-yielding metabolism.

AteroLip® complex caps, like chemical statins, inhibits HMG-Coa carboxylase

Usage

AteroLip® D - for normal glucose levels

Cinnamon is a spice that is made from the inner bark of trees. Cinnamon has a wide biochemical composition, including minerals (iron, calcium), polyphenols (cinnamon aldehyde, cinnamic acid) and other antioxidants. Due to its wide range, cinnamon is recommended for use in diabetes, arthritis, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular and neurological pathologies [1].

1.Hariri M., Ghiasvand R. Cinnamon and chronic diseases. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2016, 929, pp. 1-24.

Red yeast rice (RYR) extract is a traditional Chinese medicine for cholesterol lowering. It also been used as a food coloring, additive, and preservative [1]. RYR contains more than 10 different monocolins from most effective for cholesterol lowering is Monacolin K. RYR is an effective and safe agent for improving lipid profile. RYR has been demonstrated to not only improve lipid metabolism, but it can also reduce blood pressure, and may possess anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, anticancer, and osteogenic properties [2].

European Food Safety Authority investigated and confirmed a beneficial effect of Monacolin K on lipid spectrum [3].

1.Chen H-HS. Clinical inquiry: is red-yeast rice a safe and effective alternative to statins? J Fam Pract 2015; 64:128–135
2.Veronique Verhoeven. Red yeast rice lowers cholesterol in physicians – a double blind, placebo controlled randomized trial. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013; 13: 178.
3.Patel S. Functional food red yeast rice (RYR) for metabolic syndrome amelioration: a review on pros and cons. World J. Microb. Biot. (2016) 32:2035–2042.

Policosanol is a mixture of aliphatic spirits obtained by hydrolyzing purified sugar cane wax. Policosanol lowers LDL and total cholesterol by inhibiting cholesterol synthesis in the liver before mevalonate is formed. In addition, policosanol improves the binding, uptake and degradation of LDL cholesterol in the endoplasmic reticulum independently of its effect on cholesterol synthesis.

Castaño G, et al. Effects of policosanol on older patients with hypertension and type II hypercholesterolaemia. Drugs R D. 2002;3(3):159-72.

Magnesium is the fourth most common mineral in the human body. It is involved in countless biochemical reactions and enzyme systems, as well as supporting processes such as protein synthesis, cell growth and energy production. Magnesium is needed for nerve function, muscle control, blood pressure regulation and glucose maintenance [1].

Among diabetic patients maintenance of magnesium levels is often neglected , although magnesium deficiency are increasingly common in type 2 diabetes. Oral magnesium is recommended for patients with type 2 diabetes to reduce magnesium deficiency, insulin resistance, oxidative stress levels, and systemic inflammation [2].

1.Romani A. Chapter 3. Magnesium in Health and Disease. Metal Ions in Life Sciences. 2013, 13. Springer. pp. 49–79.
2.Barbagallo M., Dominguex L.J. Magnesium and type 2 diabetes. World J Diabetes. Aug 2015, 6(10), pp. 1152-1157.

Chromium is a vital mineral for the functioning of the body. Not only does it maintain normal insulin and serum glucose levels [1], but it also acts as a cofactor for the synthesis of various amino acids such as glycine, cysteine, glutamic acid, and aspartic acid [2]. Insulin resistance is observed in various cases of metabolic syndrome, such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and hypertension [3].

1.Ryan B. Chromium in diabetes: the controversy continues. Diabetes Action. Oct 2006.
2.Cefalu W.T., Hu F.B. Role of chromium in human health and in diabetes. Diabetes Care. Nov 2004, 27(11), pp. 2741-2751.
3.Tsave O., Yavropoulou M.P., Kafantari M., et al. The adipogenic potential of Cr (III). A molecular approach exemplifying metal-induced enhancement of insulin mimesis in diabetes mellitus II. J Inorg Biochem. Jul 2016.

Vitamin D3 is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as a hormone-type antioxidant and is required for the functioning of all cells in the body [1]. The main functions include the provision of calcium homeostasis and bone mass, as well as antibacterial, antioxidant, immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties [2].

Insulin sensitivity has been shown to be regulated by both vitamin D and adiponectin (a protein that regulates serum glucose in humans) [3].

1.Rader C.P., Corsten N., Rolf O. Osteomalacia and vitamin D deficiency. Orthopade. Sep 2015, 44 (9), pp. 695-702
2.Vojinovic J., Cimaz R. Vitamin D – update for the pedriatric rheumatologists. Pedriatr Theumatol Online J. May 2015, 29 (13), pp. 18.
3.Westra S., Krul-Poel Y.H., van Wijland H., et al. Effect of vitamin D supplementation on health status in non-vitamin D deficient people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Endocr Connect. Nov 2016.

Vitamin B12 is a vital trace element for maintaining optimal hematopoietic, neurocognitive and cardiovascular function. It is involved in biochemical processes such as DNA synthesis, blood cell formation, maintenance of neurological functions and synthesis of neutotransmitters (dopamine, serotonin). Vitamin B12 deficiency is common in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes [1].

1.Kibirige D., Mwebaze R. Vitamin B12 deficiency among patients with diabetes mellitus: is routine screening and supplementation justified? Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders. 2013, 12, pp. 17

Vitamin B6 is one of the B group vitamins.Vitamin B6 is important for various biological reactions in organism  such as the synthesis of neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine, histamine), amino acid metabolism, and hemoglobin formation. Vitamin B6 deficiency is often associated with stress, anxiety and metabolism leading to various cardiovascular and metabolic dysfunctions. Chronic stress and inflammation are among the leading factors contributing to the development of type 2 diabetes in patients with pre-diabetic predisposition [1].

1.Almeida M.R., Mabasa L., Crane C., et al. Maternal vitamin B6 deficient or supplemented diets on expression of genes related to GABAergic, serotonergic, or glutamatergic pathways in hippocampus of rat dams and their offspring. Mol Nutr Food Res. Jul 2016, 60(7), pp. 1615-1624.

Usage

AteroLip® Rythmo - improves, supports and strengthens the heart!

AteroLip® Rythmo contains hawthorn which helps for the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system, helps to normalize the heart rhythm, and lowers blood pressure. Thiamine contributes to the normal functioning of the heart.

Hawthorn promotes the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system, has properties useful for cardiovascular health: helps to normalize the heart rhythm, lowers blood pressure. Hawthorn also expand blood vessels, especially coronary arteries and improve blood flow. It promotes blood circulation and helps control high blood pressure.

Olive leaf extract contains polyphenols, the most potent of which is hydroxytyrosol. It is a naturally active compound with antioxidant effects that supports cardiovascular health. The mechanism of action includes strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has emphasized the importance of hydroxytyrosol in the protection of low-density lipoproteins and thus its effect on reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, concluding that a daily intake of 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives is necessary to achieve this effect. EFSA Journal 2011; 9(4):2033

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body. It is involved in countless biochemical reactions and enzyme systems, and supports processes such as protein synthesis, cell growth, and energy production. Magnesium is needed for nerve function, muscle control, blood pressure regulation and glucose maintenance.

Potassium plays a role in every heartbeat. Potassium plays an important role in regulating the contractions of all muscles, including the heart muscle. Very low levels of potassium in the body can cause irregular heart rhythms, including sinus bradycardia, ventricular tachycardia, and ventricular fibrillation. People with low potassium intake are at increased risk of developing high blood pressure, especially if their diet is high in salt (sodium). Increasing the amount of potassium in your diet and reducing your sodium intake can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke.

Vitamin B6 is important for various biological reactions of the body, such as the synthesis of neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine, histamine), amino acid metabolism and hemoglobin formation. Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells. Vitamin B6 and Magnesium help reduce fatigue and weakness. 

B vitamins, especially vitamin B1, are important for normal heart function. Normal heart function is beneficial for human health. EFSA has issued an opinion and statement that a causal relationship between dietary thiamine intake and cardiac function is established. This wording reflects the scientific evidence: Thiamine contributes to normal heart function.

Symptoms that indicate that heart needs help and support

Strong and powerfull heart at any age with AteroLip® Rythmo!

Usage

AteroLip® Fiber - the most effective non-statin therapy for lowering cholesterol

FDA and EFSA approved beta-glucan for lowering cholesterol and blood glucose level

Beta-glucan is one form of soluble dietary fiber that’s strongly linked to improving cholesterol levels and boosting heart health [1].

There’s solid evidence that beta glucan can boost heart health. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a heart-healthy label for foods that have high amounts of beta glucan, based on this evidence. Several studies suggest that beta glucan may lower cholesterol and triglycerides. Eating at least 3 g of beta glucan daily reduced bad cholesterol (LDL) levels. Beta glucans also helps to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by improving blood sugar level [2].

Researchers think that beta glucan could also have some positive effects on the immune system [3].

1.Othman RA, Moghadasian MH, Jones PJ. Cholesterol-lowering effects of oat β-glucan. Nutr Rev. 2011;69(6):299-309.
2.Jenkins DJ, Kendall CW, Vuksan V, et al. Soluble fiber intake at a dose approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for a claim of health benefits: serum lipid risk factors for cardiovascular disease assessed in a randomized controlled crossover trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2002;75(5):834-839.
3.Sima P, Vannucci L, Vetvicka V. β-glucans and cholesterol (Review). Int J Mol Med. 2018;41(4):1799-1808.

Psyllium is soluble fiber that is the mucilaginous seed husk of the Plantago ovata plant. Psyllium helps to lower cholesterol when used together with a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat. Psyllium absorbs water and become a thick, viscous compound that resists digestion in the small intestine. Resistance allows to help regulate high cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar levels, also aid weight management and relieve mild diarrhea as well as constipation [1].

Fibers form a viscous net which captures cholesterol related particles so they are not absorbed in bloodstream

Usage

Efficacy of AteroLip complex caps has been proved in general practitioners' observations in Latvia and Estonia from 2022 to 2023

Total cholesterol reduction after administration of AteroLip® complex caps

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LDL reduction after administration of AteroLip® complex caps

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"Natural statins were used in the Chinese population even B.C. Watch the video to find out how the natural statin product AteroLip® was formed."

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

As with chemical statins, AteroLip® should be taken once daily at bedtime to achieve a peak of AteroLip® concentrations during the peak of endogenous cholesterol synthesis.

After consulting your doctor, you can stop taking AteroLip®, but you need to monitor your cholesterol levels and take it twice a year for 3 months.

Yes you can, but before that we recommend consulting your doctor.

AteroLip® is suitable for all patients with high cholesterol level and high risk of atherosclerosis. AteroLip 5D is based on the recommendations of endocrinologists and cardiologists to ensure the highest quality of life for diabetic patients.

AteroLip® Fiber is the safest and most promising non-statin therapy product which helps to improve cholesterol and glucose levels.

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