Cholesterol

Unlike vegetable oils, Coconut Butter is one of the safest and healthiest cooking oils; it is heat-stable and does not create toxic trans-fats when heated. Unlike other saturated fats, it does not raise cholesterol levels. This coconut oil retains the full flavour and aroma of coconut. Used straight from the fridge, it is excellent for spreading on bread etc. Coconut Butter is rich in medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), an excellent source of energy. Suggested usage: Use instead of cooking oils, butter or margarine. Or try in biscuits, cakes, muffins, pie-crusts or pancake batter.

Coconut Oil is rich in medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) that digest easily and are an excellent source of energy and fuel for the body. In America, dieters and athletes prefer coconut for this reason. Unlike saturated fats (e.g. butter), coconut does not raise cholesterol. In fact, Polynesians who use coconut oil daily have low cholesterol. Unlike margarines, coconut oil contains no trans fatty acids.

One 15g serving typically provides: 6705mg Lauric acid, 2580mg Myristic acid, 720mg Monounsaturates (Omega 9 FA), 165mg Polyunsaturates, 165mg Linoleic acid (Omega 6 EFA). - No added: salt, maize/corn, artificial preservatives, colours or flavourings.

Manufacturer's web site: www.highernature.co.uk

£13.90 per 400gAdd to Cart

Lecithin is a complex mixture of natural chemical compounds called "phospholipids" which consist of fatty acids and a phosphate group linked to choline and inositol. Lecithin occurs naturally in all human, animal and vegetable cells. The most abundant source of lecithin in plant life is the soya bean. In humans, where the highest concentrations are found in the brain, liver, kidneys and bone marrow, lecithin circulates in the blood keeping other fatty substances - including cholesterol - in suspension. Lecithin is rich in phosphatidyl choline, a nutrient which plays an important role in the breakdown of fat in the liver and the emulsification of fat in food. Many of the foods we eat have been refined thus destroying their valuable lecithin content, diets which are rich in refined foods may not contain sufficient lecithin. Many men and women, particularly those on low fat, low cholesterol diets like to supplement the body's own supply of lecithin. Patrick Holford in his book "Optimum Nutrition for the Mind" suggests a tablespoon of lecithin granules every day as choline is transformed into acetycholine, a brain chemical vital for the transmission of messages between the brain cells..

Lecigran can be sprinkled onto all kinds of foods without affecting the taste or it can be taken directly from the spoon if preferred. Lecigran is a highly concentrated form of lecithin - one teaspoonful contains as much lecithin as eighteen 270mg capsules. Lecigran is available in the following sizes: 250g and 500g.

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Contents in capsule form from organically grown oat seeds (milk stage) avena sativa (400mg). Commonly used to address anxiety related issues, which could include impotence. Avena sativa is also used to reduce cholesterol.

£13.50 per 90CapsulesAdd to Cart

Garlic's usefulness has been catalogued back to antiquity and it is combined here with the pulp from the deep red fruit of the Hawthorn, one of the most familiar of hedgerow berries, and the beautiful Passiflora plant. Commonly used to address blood pressure, hypertension, cholesterol and heart related issues. If taking prescribed medication, first seek advice of a practitioner. For full effect, use over several months.

Ingredients: each capsule contains fresh Swiss garlic extract 150mg, extract of crataegus oxyacantha (hawthorn) 33mg and extract of passiflora incarnata* (passiflora)18mg. Also contains refined rapeseed oil, distilled vegetable oil, glucose, beeswax, lecithin, lactose and silica. Capsule shell contains gelatine, glycerol, karion 83 (sorbitol, mannitol, starch), brown and red iron oxide.

£13.30 per 150CapsulesAdd to Cart

A fresh herb tincture of Globe Artichoke. Used to help control cholesterol levels and aid the absorption of fatty food.

£8.70 per 50mlAdd to Cart