Alterra - Herbasanté
Cholester-Aid
61/100
SUPPIE SCORE
72/100
EFFICACY
Low
SAFETY
94/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does Cholester-Aid Do?
- Red yeast rice totals about 1000 mg/day, but cholesterol-active compound content is not stated.
- Plant sterols total 900 mg/day, below the commonly studied 1.5-2 g/day range.
- Niacin is inositol hexanicotinate 500 mg/day, a no-flush form with less reliable lipid effects.
Can I take Cholester-Aid with my current cholesterol medication?
How long should I use this before rechecking my cholesterol levels?
Is this appropriate if I have liver disease or a history of statin side effects?
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What Are the Benefits of Cholester-Aid?
Based on proven scientific research
LDL cholesterol reductionModerate
Total cholesterol reductionModerate
Homocysteine metabolism supportModerate
CoQ10 replenishment supportModerate
Liver supportMild
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What Are the Side Effects of Alterra - Herbasanté Cholester-Aid?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskHigh Risk
Overview
•Red yeast rice can act similarly to a statin depending on its cholesterol-active compound content, so muscle pain, weakness, dark urine, or unusual fatigue should be treated as warning signs.
•Avoid combining this with statins, fibrates, strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, grapefruit, heavy alcohol intake, or other liver-stressing medicines unless supervised by a clinician.
•Niacin as inositol hexanicotinate, red yeast rice, and milk thistle may affect liver-related risk, so people with liver disease or unexplained abnormal liver enzymes should get medical advice first.
•Serrapeptase may increase bleeding tendency, while CoQ10 may affect warfarin response; use caution with anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy.
•Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding because red yeast rice cholesterol-lowering constituents may be unsafe for fetal or infant development.
•Contains soy-derived phytosterols and Asteraceae-family botanicals, artichoke and milk thistle, which may be relevant for allergy-sensitive users.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
Low Risk
Low Risk
What Are the Ingredients in Alterra - Herbasanté Cholester-Aid?
Red yeast rice (Oryza sativa), whole
166.6 mg per capsule
Phytosterols (Glycine max)
150 mg per capsule
Beta-sitosterol
part of 150 mg phytosterols per capsule
Campesterol
part of 150 mg phytosterols per capsule
Stigmasterol
part of 150 mg phytosterols per capsule
Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus), leaf
100 mg per capsule
Milk thistle extract (Silybum marianum) 3:1, fruit
100 mg per capsule
Silymarin
80% of 100 mg milk thistle extract per capsule
Niacin (vitamin B3 as inositol hexanicotinate)
83.3 mg per capsule
Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone)
15 mg per capsule
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)
15 mg per capsule
Pyridoxal 5 phosphate (vitamin B6)
15 mg per capsule
Serrapeptase
10 mg per capsule; 20,000-120,000 SPU
Policosanol
7 mg per capsule
Folate (vitamin B9 as methyltetrahydrofolate)
165 mcg per capsule
Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12)
100 mcg per capsule
Stéarate de magnésium (source végétale)
Vegetable capsule
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