Control Your Cholesterol

For centuries Guggul (Commiphora mukul) has been used in Ayurveda medicine. Its ability to support normal fat levels and metabolism has made it one of the oldest and most well-known of the herbs used in Ayurveda. Scholars at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston found Guggul to be a 2,500 year old traditional Indian remedy for cholesterol control that “really works!” There findings were published in the American research journal Science.

• Guggul was also studied by scholars at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. In this study, Guggal proved capable of supporting cholesterol metabolism. It was also shown to have an antioxidant effect that supports normal oxidation levels in the body.

• Guggul is a gum resin that comes from the Myrrh plant. Beyond just being used to control cholesterol, Guggul has also been used to help with normal joint function. Its ability to maintain normal range of motion was proven in a study by scholars at South Carolina University of Health Sciences in 2003.

• Recently the antioxidant effects of Guggul have been studied by researchers at the Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine. The results of this research revealed that the guggulsterone aspect of Commiphora mukul successfully promoted normal levels of LDL.

Guggul’s Key Benefits
• Traditional comprehensive herb useful for many purposes
• Promotes normal levels of cholesterol
• Aids in maintaining normal lipid levels and metabolism
• Promotes normal functioning of the immune system
• Keeps joints and connective tissues functioning normally