INGREDIENTS
Guar gum, gum Arabic,
locust bean, pectin, oat
fiber, calcium
carbonate, beta-glucans,
orange flavors, ascorbic
acid, maltodextrin,
niacimide, d-alpha
tocopherol acetate, zinc
gluconate, pyridoxine
HCI, riboflavin, thiamin
HCI, beta-carotene,
chromium polynicotinate
(Chromemate®), folic
acid, biotin, sodium
selenite, cyanocobalamin,
phytosterols (b-sisterol,
campesterol,
stigmasterol),
policosanol,
chrysanthemum morifolium
exstract, sucralose,
citric acid. Chromate®
is a registered
trademark of Interhealth
N.I.
Note: Current
ingredient listing
reflects US formula.
Nearly every adult is
concerned with
maintaining good heart
health. According to the
American Heart
Association, Cardio
Vascular Disease (CVD)
is the leading cause of
death, and one in three
adults will die from CVD.
Cholesterol reduction is
considered a primary
target to reduce the
risk for coronary heart
disease.
A wide selection of
pharmaceuticals are
available to reach this
goal, the most popular
being statins. There is
a growing awareness of
possible negative side
effects of
pharmaceuticals, and of
statins in particular.
Therefore, the public is
shifting towards more
natural approaches to
reduce cholesterol.
Bios Life Complete is
the only fiber and
nutrient drink that
combines all four of the
known natural approaches
to lowering harmful
cholesterol. This
patented approach:
1.
Helps to block
re-absorption of
cholesterol in the
intestinal tract
2. Helps to block
absorption of
cholesterol which comes
directly from food after
digestion
3. Reduces the
cholesterol produced by
the liver
4. Enhances enzymatic
breakdown and removal of
LDL (bad) cholesterol
In a recent study, Bios
Life Complete was proven
to lower LDL cholesterol
for participants with
high LDL levels by 31%.
Overall reductions,
including participants
with fair or better LDL
levels averaged over
20%. Additionally, the
average increase of HDL
or “good” cholesterol in
those participants with
low HDL levels was 29%.
Average increase,
including those with
normal HDL levels, was
25%.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Clinically proven to
lower LDL cholesterol,
while increasing HDL
cholesterol, Bios Life
Complete is quickly
becoming the standard in
the fight against
harmful cholesterol
levels.
Often, over a period of
time, people taking
statins discover that
their cholesterol
remains at a level
higher than they (and
their doctors) were
hoping to reach. Hope is
now available. Recent
clinical studies have
shown that when taking
statins in combination
with Bios Life Complete,
the “statin floor” is
broken and cholesterol
levels are reduced by an
additional 20%. Talk to
your doctor about Bios
Life Complete before use
if you are taking any
cholesterol-lowering
medication.
Features and benefits of
Bios Life Complete:
• Proven to reduce LDL
cholesterol levels
• Proven to increase HDL
cholesterol levels
• Helps manage appetite
naturally
Foods
containing
at least .65
grams per
day of plant
sterol
esters,
eaten twice
a day with
meals for a
total daily
intake of
1.3 grams
may reduce
the risk of
heart
disease. One
serving of
Bios Life™
Complete
contains
0.67 grams
of plant
sterols. |
Research Brief
Cholesterol is a waxy
substance found in the
bloodstream and in all
your body’s cells. It’s
normal to have
cholesterol, and
cholesterol is an
important part of a
healthy body because
it’s used to build new
cells, insulate nerves,
and produce hormones.
One type of cholesterol
is low-density
lipoprotein or LDL. High
levels of LDL (bad
cholesterol) increase
the risk of
cardiovascular disease.
The American Heart
Association states that
when too much LDL
cholesterol circulates
in the blood, it can
slowly build up in the
inner walls of the
arteries that feed the
heart and brain. LDL
cholesterol can form
plaque, a thick, hard
deposit that can clog
those arteries.
The other type of
cholesterol is
high-density lipoprotein
or HDL. Your body makes
HDL cholesterol (good
cholesterol) for your
protection. Studies show
that high levels of HDL
cholesterol reduce your
risk of cardiovascular
disease.
Bios Life Complete works
effectively to decrease
the level of LDL
cholesterol while
increasing the level of
HDL cholesterol through
its patented, natural
formula. Listed below
are the active
ingredients responsible
for Bios Life Complete’s
effectiveness:
Soluble and
Insoluble Fibers
Fibers, in particular of
the soluble kind, are
well known to reduce LDL-c.
[1-16] The American
Heart Association
therefore advises to
include 25 –30 grams of
fiber daily in the diet.
The mechanism of
cholesterol reduction by
fiber is through
bile-acid sequestration.
Typically, fiber is
mixed with water, and
consumed just before a
meal. The gel matrix
formed in the digestive
tract absorbs bile
acids, so that
cholesterol
re-absorption in the
blood is inhibited. The
cholesterol reducing
effect of fibers has
been documented
extensively in the
literature. The sponsor
of this study, Unicity
International, has
marketed a patented
fiber drink (BiosLife 2)
that works through
bile-acid sequestration.
Policosanol
This sugar cane extract
is a poly-alcohol that
has been shown to
support healthy
cholesterol levels
through inhibition of
HMG CoA reductase.
[17-24]
Phytosterols
These phytonutrients
have similar structures
to cholesterol and
therefore competitively
inhibit the absorption
of cholesterol from the
diet. Studies have
focused on pure
phytosterol
administration and mixed
in margarines. Typical
reductions in LDL-c are
5 to 15% over 4 week
periods. [25-40]
chrysanthemum
morifolium
This flower extract has
been linked by internal
research to enhancement
of cholesterol
metabolism.[41] The
plant has been used for
centuries in the Chinese
culture as a tea.
Bios Life Complete is
protected by U.S.
Patents 6,933,291,
4,883,788, 4,824,672.
U.S. and international
patents pending.
FAQs
Q: How
do I know if I have high
cholesterol?
A: Your
cholesterol levels are
measured by a simple
blood test. A small
sample of your blood is
analyzed to determine
the total cholesterol
level, the level of LDL
cholesterol, the level
of HDL cholesterol, the
level of triglycerides,
and the ratio of total
cholesterol to HDL
cholesterol. Even if you
don’t currently have a
problem with
cholesterol, Bios Life™
Complete may help to
prevent future problems.
Q: How
much Fiber is in Bios
Life™ Complete?
A: The
product combines 2.7
grams of soluble fiber
with 0.3 grams of
insoluble fiber. The
product further contains
vitamins and minerals,
such as chromium. Upon
consumption of three
packets a day, the fiber
amount fills the gap
between actual dietary
consumption of fiber and
the advice of the
American Heart
Association.
Q: I
noticed that Bios Life
Complete is sweetened
with Sucralose. What is
Sucralose and is it
safe?
A:
Sucralose, a low-calorie
sweetener, is the
sweetening ingredient
used worldwide in more
than 4,000 food,
beverage and nutritional
products. The safety of
sucralose has been
confirmed by leading
medical, scientific, and
regulatory authorities
around the world
including; the US Food
and Drug Administration
(FDA), the Joint (Food
and Agriculture
Organization/World
Health Organization)
Expert Committee on Food
Additives, European
Commission’s Scientific
Committee on Food,
Health Canada, and Food
Standards Australia/New
Zealand. For more
information about
Sucralose visit,
www.sucralose.org.
Q: Many
pharmeuctial drugs
produce potenially
dangerous side effects.
Are there any adverse
side effects associated
with Bios Life Complete?
A: Bios
Life2® and Bios Life
Complete have been
clinically tested on
numerous occasions. No
adverse side effects
were ever reported or
measured in test
participants.
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