The excretion of cholesterol also takes place via the bile and cholesterol levels are partly regulated by bile flow.

It has been shown that herbs that are of greatest benefit to supporting bile production and its excretion are those that have choleretic and cholagogue properties. Some herbs have a combination of both of these properties.

Choleretics stimulate bile production by the hepatocytes while cholagogues stimulate the release of bile already formed in the biliary system.

Bile consists mainly of bile acids, cholesterol, phospholipids and bile pigments in an alkaline solution and is essential for proper lipid absorption. The amphipathic bile acids, both fat soluble and water soluble, function as detergents by decreasing the surface tension of fat.

A decreased surface tension increases the exposed surface area of the fat and the lipids are dispersed in the water phase. An emulsion of fat in water is formed. The emulsification of lipids permits the fat digesting enzymes, lipase, to digest a greater amount of fat.

Features and Benefits:

Ingredients:
Each vegetarian capsule contains:
Alpha lipoic acid 100mg
Turmeric root std. extract (Curcuma longae)(providing 75mg curcuminoids) 80mg
Dandelion extract (Taraxacum officinale) 50mg
Artichoke leaf extract 5:1 (Cynara scolymus) 50mg
Fringe tree std. extract (Chionanthus virginicus) 50mg
Celandine std. extract (Chelidonium majus) 50mg
Freeze dried peppermint oil (Mentha piperita)(providing 8.3mg peppermint oil) 25mg
Other Ingredients: cellulose, silica, vegetable magnesium stearate.

Recommended Use:
Adults: Take one capsule twice daily with meals or as recommended by a healthcare professional.

Warning:
Keep out of the reach of children.