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Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a type of fat required for good health. It is a normal component of most body tissues, yet high blood levels can increase the risk of developing health issues (e.g. heart disease).

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Heart and circulation

Blackmores Vitamin E 1000IU

Contains vitamin E which is an antioxidant and that helps maintain healthy cholesterol & blood lipids and supports blood vessel health.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Read the warnings below before purchase.

$27.99

Blackmores Vitamin E 1000 IU contains a super strength one-a-day dose of a vitamin E. It maintains vitamin E levels in the body and helps reduce free radical damage to body cells.

d-alpha-Tocopherol (natural vitamin E 1000 IU) 670 mg

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient that exists in 8 different isomers (forms) of vitamin E alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocopherol; and alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocotrienol. It's main action is as an antioxidant which is responsible for many of it's functions in the body. Vitamin E is found in cold-pressed vegetable oils, nuts and seeds.

Dosage

Adults – Take 1 capsule once a day, or as professionally prescribed.

Take with food.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use
Supplements may only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate
If symptoms persist talk to your health professional
Do not use if you have pre-existing severe heart disease (such as heart attack or stroke)
Contains soy bean products and sulfites
Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
If you have any pre-existing conditions, or are on any medications always talk to your health professional before use
Some products should be ceased at least two weeks before any elective surgery, please confirm with your health professional

New guidelines approve cheese for a healthy heart diet

In good news today for lovers of cheese, yoghurt and full-fat milk, the Heart Foundation have updated their advice on what constitutes a healthy diet when it comes to heart health.

Heart and circulation

Blackmores CoQ10 150mg

A source of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), an antioxidant which maintains heart health and healthy blood lipids.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Read the warnings below before purchase.

$31.00

Blackmores CoQ10 150mg is a source of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), an antioxidant enzyme that is found naturally concentrated in the heart muscle. CoQ10 150mg maintains heart health and helps in the maintenance of healthy blood lipids.

CoQ10 levels naturally decline with age and supplementation helps maintain and support CoQ10 levels in the body. CoQ10 is an antioxidant and reduces free radical formed in the body.

Ubidecarenone (coenzyme Q10) 150 mg

Coenzyme Q10, is a vitamin-like substance that is found in every cell in the body. Food sources of coenzyme Q10 include meat, fish, nuts, spinach, cauliflower and soy beans.

Dosage

Adults – Take 1 capsule a day with a meal or as professionally prescribed

Children under 18 years – only as professionally prescribed

Always read the label and follow the directions for use
If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional
Supplements may only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate
Contains soy and sulfites products
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding consult your health professional before use
Do not take while on warfarin therapy without medical advice
If you have any pre-existing conditions, or are on any medications always talk to your health professional before use
Some products should be ceased at least two weeks before any elective surgery, please confirm with your health professional

Heart and circulation

Blackmores Cholesterol Health®

Provides a dose of plant sterols to help reduce intestinal absorption of cholesterol from dietary sources.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Read the warnings below before purchase.

$43.99

Blackmores Cholesterol Health® helps maintain healthy cholesterol and reduces intestinal absorption of cholesterol from dietary sources.

Vegetable oil phytosterol esters (plant sterols) 1 g (1000 mg)

Betacarotene 1.5 mg

Betacarotene is a fat soluble antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables- particularly carrots. Also called provitamin A, betacarotene is converted into vitamin A in the body.

Dosage

Adults – Take 1 capsule twice daily with main meal, or as professionally prescribed.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use
Supplements may only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate
Contains sulfites and soy bean products
There is no benefit from taking more than 3g/day of phytosterols from all sources
Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
There is no benefit from taking more than 3 g/day of phytosterols from all sources. Blood cholesterol levels should be regularly checked. This product is not for the treatment of high cholesterol
If you have any pre-existing conditions, or are on any medications always talk to your health professional before use
Some products should be ceased at least two weeks before any elective surgery, please confirm with your health professional