FANCL Choleste Support — Complex for lowering LDL cholesterol

FANCL Choleste Support — Japanese complex for lowering high "bad" cholesterol

FANCL Choleste Support is a Japanese functional supplement developed specifically for people whose LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels are above normal.

The formula is based on two functional components with different mechanisms of action:

red yeast rice polyketides + apple procyanidins.

This combination allows for addressing two processes associated with cholesterol levels: its production in the body and its excretion.

In Japan, FANCL Choleste Support is registered as a Food with Function Claims—a product with officially stated functionality.

According to FANCL, the complex is intended for people with high cholesterol levels and helps lower:

• LDL — "bad" cholesterol
• total cholesterol
• non-HDL cholesterol
• the LDL/HDL ratio (LH ratio)

FANCL's dual approach to cholesterol control

The unique feature of Choleste Support lies in the combination of two functional components that work in different ways.

1. Red yeast rice polyketides — 2 mg

Red yeast rice (Red Yeast Rice) is fermented rice traditionally used in East Asian countries.

FANCL uses the polyketides contained within it as one of the two main functional components of the complex.

Their action is related to the processes of cholesterol production in the body.

2. Apple procyanidins — 27 mg

The second functional component is procyanidins derived from apples.

These are plant-based polyphenol compounds.

According to the mechanism described by FANCL, apple procyanidins facilitate the processes of cholesterol excretion from the body.

Thus, the formula provides a dual approach to controlling high cholesterol.

Confirmed by clinical study

The combination of FANCL's functional components was studied in a 12-week clinical trial.

It involved men and women under 65 with baseline LDL cholesterol levels from 120 to less than 140 mg/dL.

Participants received:

2 mg of red yeast rice polyketides + 27 mg of apple procyanidins per day.

FANCL reports that changes in indicators were observed starting from the 4th week of intake.

The study evaluated:

• LDL cholesterol;
• total cholesterol;
• non-HDL cholesterol;
• HDL cholesterol;
• triglycerides;
• the LDL/HDL ratio.

FANCL recommends long-term use for approximately 3 months, as individual results may vary.

What is LDL and why should it be monitored?

Cholesterol is necessary for the body — in particular, it is involved in building cell membranes.

However, the correct balance is important.

LDL carries cholesterol throughout the body and is often called "bad cholesterol" because its elevated level is considered an unfavorable factor for cardiovascular health.

HDL, on the contrary, is involved in the reverse transport of cholesterol to the liver.

Therefore, when assessing lipid metabolism, attention is paid not only to total cholesterol but also to:

LDL, HDL, non-HDL, and their ratio.

Who is FANCL Choleste Support recommended for?

The product is primarily intended for people:

• with elevated LDL cholesterol levels;
• who have been advised by a doctor or test results to monitor their cholesterol;
• middle-aged men beginning to notice changes in their markers;
• middle-aged and elderly women;
• those who want to supplement dietary and lifestyle changes;
• people who regularly monitor their lipid metabolism markers.

How to use: 2 capsules per day.

FANCL's new formula has been made more convenient: the manufacturer reduced the daily intake from 4 to 2 capsules.

Packaging: 30 days.

For consistent control, FANCL recommends aiming for approximately 3 months of regular intake, taking into account individual differences.

Functional components in the daily dose

Per 2 capsules:

Red yeast rice polyketides — 2 mg

Apple procyanidins — 27 mg

Ingredients: Red yeast rice powder (produced in Japan), apple extract, starch / hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, cellulose, calcium stearate, silicon dioxide.

Brand: FANCL

Quantity: 30-day course