For Cholesterol

Live cultures are very safe to be taken from birth into old age (1,2). There are only a few individuals for whom friendly bacteria may not be appropriate, such as the immune-compromised – please see our safety information for more details. People with serious health conditions should always speak to their doctor before taking any natural supplement.

Reference
(1)Jacobsen et al. (1999). 'Screening of probiotic activities of 47 strains of Lactobacillus spp. by in vitro techniques and evaluation of the colonisation ability of 5 selected strains in humans'. Applied and Environmental Microbiology; 65(11): 4949-4956 (2). Doron, S., & Snydman, D. R. (2015). Risk and safety of probiotics. Clinical infectious diseases: an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, 60 Suppl 2(Suppl 2), S129–S134. https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/civ085
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Vegetarians and vegans thinking of lowering cholesterol with supplements will be pleased to know that there are some high quality, highly researched options. Optibac specialist live cultures supplement, For Cholesterol, is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. It is also soy-free, yeast-free, dairy-free & gluten-free.

 If you’re taking supplements to lower cholesterol, you should check with your doctor or the manufacturer to see if they’re suitable to take with statins or cholesterol-lowering medication. Optibac For Cholesterol supplement is perfectly safe to take with any medicines to lower cholesterol, with no risk of side effects. 

The Omega-3 essential fatty acid, Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), has been scientifically researched(1) and validated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)* for its benefits in helping to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels. The recommended daily intake of Alpha-linolenic acid is 2g, obtained from food or supplements as a part of a balanced diet.

Reference
(1)‘ALA contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels’ EU Register on nutrition and health claims
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Research(1) suggests that natural cholesterol supplements, such as Optibac For Cholesterol, should be taken for a minimum period of three months. For best results, it can be better to take them on an ongoing basis as part of a daily health regime. Live cultures are safe for long-term, ongoing use (2,3).

Reference
1. Fuentes, et al. (2013) Cholesterol-lowering efficacy of Lactobacillus plantarum CECT 7527, 7528 and 7529 in hypercholesterolaemic adults. Br. J. Nutr. 109, 10. 1866-72. 2. Iannitti, T. and Palmieri, B. (2010). Therapeutical use of probiotic formulations in clinical practice. Clinical Nutrition, 29(6): 701-725. 3. Tomasz, B., Zoran, S., Jarosław, W., Ryszard, M., Marcin, G., Robert, B., Piotr, K., Lukasz, K., Jacek, P., Piotr, G., Przemysław, P., & Michał, D. (2014). Long-term use of probiotics Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium has a prophylactic effect on the occurrence and severity of pouchitis: a randomized prospective study. BioMed research international, 2014, 208064. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/208064
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 Vitamin B1 (thiamine) has been shown to contribute to the normal functioning of the heart, a benefit which has been validated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)*.

Adults seeking to maintain healthy cholesterol levels and normal heart function might consider taking natural supplements as part of their daily health regime. A safe, natural option is Optibac For Cholesterol, a high-quality specialist supplement in easy-to-take sachets. It contains three highly researched live cultures, Lactobacillus plantarum CECT 7527, Lactobacillus plantarum CECT 7528, and Lactobacillus plantarum CECT 7529,  in combination with added Vitamin B1 (thiamine) and Omega-3 ALA (Alpha linolenic acid).