Planetary Formulas Guggul Cholesterol Compound's  guggul is one of the most valued in all of Ayurvedic botanicals. It helps to support healthy cholesterol levels. Planetary Formulas Guggul Cholesterol Compound utilizes a guggul extract, rich in guggulsterones, which has been compounded in the traditional Ayurvedic manner to capture guggul's vast array of essential constituents.

Guggul, also known as Commiphora Mukul and Indian Bedellium, is a very effective herbal medicine for controlling obesity and cholesterol. Guggul is a resin known to increase white blood cell counts and possess strong disinfecting properties. It has long been known to lower cholesterol and triglycerides, while maintain or improve the HDL to LDL ratio. It is one of the very first "broad spectrum drugs" with a wide therapeutic range. A broad mode of action makes this herb very helpful even in protecting against ailments such as common cold, and various skin, dental and ophthalmic infections.

GUGGUL ACTION:

• Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides, while maintaining or improving HDL to LDL ratio.
• It lowers triglyceride levels.
• It relaxes the muscles which helps relieve menstrual pain.
• It acts as a blood detoxifier which breaks up stagnation in the body.

One of the most famous herbs in Ayurvedic medicine, Guggul possesses strong purifying and rejuvenating powers. People today most commonly use it to benefit from Guggul's lipid regulating and immunomodulating properties. It has been shown that Guggul can lower blood cholesterol by 14-27% and can lower triglycerides by 22-30%.

The effects that Guggul has on the blood cholesterol levels is comparable to prescription medications but, being a natural plant extract, it is a far superior and much safer product. Guggul works on the liver by increasing the metabolism (or break down) of the bad cholesterol known as LDL Cholesterol. After taking the product for 4 to 12 weeks, total cholesterol levels can drop, triglyceride levels can drop and an increase in HDL (the good cholesterol) of approximately 16% can occur. Its benenfits as a weight-loss and fat burning agent have been well researched and documented in several studies.

Guggul can be taken by people for:

• Weight Management
• Lowering Cholesterol
• Improving Circulation
• Relief from Arthritis pain
• Treating Boils
• Eczema
• Menstrual Pain (Relieves it)
• Dermatitis
• Psoriasis
• Skin rashes
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