Description

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in Canada. One of the biggest risk factors is high cholesterol. Studies have shown that Sytrinol is able to lower your total cholesterol, bad cholesterol (LDL), and triglycerides in 30 days. Sytrinol has also been shown to increase good cholesterol (HDL) levels.

Sytrinol is a powerful antioxidant with numerous heart health benefits including the reduction of arterial plaque, improved glycemic control and reduced blood platelet aggregation. Sytrinol is a patented formula derived from natural citrus and palm fruit extracts. It combines polymethoxylated flavones (PMFs), delta, gamma, and alpha tocotrienols.

Clinical trials have shown that Sytrinol acts synergistically to improve total cholesterol by 30%, lower LDL cholesterol by 27%, and reduce triglycerides by 34% (compared to a placebo). Sytrinol has also been shown to increase HDL levels.

To date three major studies have been carried out to investigate Sytrinols effects on cholesterol levels.

The first study involved 60 participants with raised cholesterol levels. After taking 300mg of Sytrinol each day for four weeks, the researchers found that the treatment lowered total cholesterol by 25%, the bad LDL cholesterol by 19%, and triglycerides by 24%.

In the second, smaller study 10 subjects with elevated cholesterol levels benefited after four weeks of treatment with 300mg of Sytrinol per day. Sytrinol therapy lowered total cholesterol levels by 20%, LDL cholesterol by 22%, apolipoprotein B (a component of LDL) by 21%, and triglycerides by 28%. Additionally, subjects in this trial benefited from a significant 5% increase in apolipoprotein A1 an important structural protein of the good HDL cholesterol.

A third clinical trial involved 120 patients with moderately elevated cholesterol levels. Compared to the placebo group, subjects taking Sytrinol had a decrease of 30% in total cholesterol, 27% in LDL cholesterol, and 34% in triglycerides. In addition, HDL levels increased by 4 per cent, resulting in a significant 29% improvement in the LDL:HDL ratio

Ingredients

EACH VEGETARIAN CAPSULE CONTAINS

Medicinal Ingredients

• Sytrinol® brand Polymethoxylated Flavones
  (Citrus nobilis) (fruit) and Tocotrienols... 300 mg

Encapsulated in a vegetarian capsule (carbohydrate gum, purified water, silica) with silica, palm oil, gum arabic and maltodextrin.

Suggested Usage

1 capsule daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Take with food.

This product does not contain artificial preservatives, colour or sweeteners; dairy, soy, wheat or yeast.

F.A.Q.

If I start taking Sytrinol, can I stop taking Lipitor?

No one, except a Medical or Naturopathic Doctor, can recommend that a person stop taking their prescribed medication.  Sytrinol is NOT a replacement for a statin drug.  It can be taken in conjunction with a statin, but patients need to be monitored carefully by a Health Care professional when weaning off of ANY type of medication.

Am I supposed to take Sytrinol every day and if so, how long should I take it for?

Yes, Sytrinol should be taken daily (no breaks are necessary) and there is no limit on how long this product can be taken for.  We do however recommend that you take Sytrinol with your ND's or GP's knowledge and have your cholesterol checked approximately every 12 weeks.

I'm confused as to why I can take Lipitor along with Sytrinol, which is made from a citrus fruit - but I can't take Lipitor with grapefruit, which is another citrus fruit?  Can you please explain?

Grapefruit contains the compound bergamottin, which interacts with certain enzyme systems in the body, such as cytochrome P-450 and P-glycoprotein.  These enzymes systems are responsible for breaking down statins, as well as other drugs, into more usable chemicals and transporting them in the body.  When grapefruit is consumed, the components in the grapefruit prevent these enzyme systems from breaking down the drug, causing the drug to accumulate in high amounts in the body.  So far research has only isolated grapefruit as the one citrus fruit that interferes with that specific enzyme system.

What is the source of the "natural citrus" in this product?

The source is polymethoxylated flavones from Mandarin orange (Citrus nobilis).

Are "palm tocotrienols" the same as palm oil?

No, they are different.  Also, Sytrinol uses palm from sustainable green source in Malayasia, the only sustainable palm in the world. 

Is the palm in this product strong enough to be a blood thinner?

The palm in this product is fruit tocotrienols and there is no blood thinning action whatsoever.

Can Sytrinol be taken with plant sterols?

It is best to take Sytrinol alone as there is reason to believe that phytosterols interfere with the absorption of the active ingredients in Sytrinol.

For best results, is it better to take this product in the AM or PM?

It does not matter what time of day Sytrinol is taken.

Can I increase from one capsule per day to two per day?

We do recommend only capsule per day, however with your Health Care Practioner's approval, there is no reason you couldn't increase to two per day for a 6-month period and then re-test your cholesterol levels.

Why has a caution been added to your label to consult my health care practitioner for use beyond 12 weeks?

The initial study done with Sytrinol was a 12-week study and because of this, Health Canada required the caution to be added to our labels.  This warning should be regarded as a monitoring parametre - that at the 12-week mark, a consumer can request that their cholesterol be checked to ensure everything is fine.

Is Sytrinol hard on the liver?  (as compared to prescription medications, for example)

From the research done on Sytrinol, it is safe to say that Sytrinol works very differently from statin drugs and other cholesterol lowering medications with respect to the liver - but if there is an ongoing issue, then a person should continue to monitor their liver enzymes with their Health Care practitioner while taking Sytrinol.

I find that I get muscle pain from statin drugs.  Does Sytrinol have this same side effect?

No.  The mechanism of action of Sytrinol is very different from statin medications and therefore does not cause muscle pain or any other common side effects associated with statins or other heart medications.

Do I have access to the clinical studies done on Sytrinol?

Yes - please visit Sytrinol's website at www.sytrinol.net and click on either "research" or "articles" for more information and to view the documented studies.

Is Sytrinol gluten free?

Yes, we can confirm that Sytrinol is gluten free.

Are your capsules GMO free?

Yes, both our capsule shells and our softgel shells are GMO free.

Why have your cautions and your recommended (or suggested) usages changed so dramatically on many of your labels?

The changes you may be noticing to our suggested usage and cautionary statements have been at the directive of Health Canada.  There have been many regulatory changes with regards to Natural Health Products causing companies to change their labels accordingly.  We have been updating our website, product information sheets and labels on the actual products to reflect these regulations as quickly as we possibly can.

Where do you source your products from?

All of our products are manufactured at a GMP facility certified by Health Canada.  All raw materials come in and are tested for purity, safety and potency.  If they do not meet our standards they are rejected and sent back or destroyed.  We use the highest quality ingredients available.  Many of our products contain proprietary patented ingredients that have been clinically researched.  We also use organic whenever we can.

Are your products peanut free?

Following compliance with food regulations, in order to make a negative claim such as "peanut free", it would be necessary to insure a zero tolerance of any peanut traces, including the possibilty of cross contamination.  Although our manufacturing facility has a policy in place for allergen control, there is no specific policy for peanuts, nor is there a specific "no peanut agreement" with our raw material suppliers.

Can your products be used after the expiry date has passed?

Supplements generally keep their potency long after the expiry date.  There is certainly no safety issues with consuming after the expiry date has passed however the potency degrades over longer periods of time.

Do all of your products have NPN numbers?

Some of our products have received NPN numbers.  Others are in the application process or are waiting to be reviewed by Health Canada.

If a product does not specify "vegetarian capsule", then what is it made from?

These capsules are gelatin capsules sourced from either pork or beef.

Are any of your products "vegan-friendly"?

Yes, AdrenaSense, BioSil, EstroSense and MenoSense (from our Preferred Nutrition and WomenSense lines), our MacaPunch Products and the Ultimate Anti-Stress Vegan formula are all vegan friendly.  

Can I purchase products directly from you?  I went to a health food store and the prices seem very expensive.

We only sell to Health Food stores since they have a personal commitment to the natural health lifestyle.  Consumers are then able to buy our products from knowledgeable staff that are genuinely interested in helping people be well - people who care!  Always be sure to look for in store promotions or coupons when you are making your purchases as this can help alleviate your cost concerns.

Do all health food stores carry all of your products?

To find Health Food stores in your area that carry our products, please click on "Store Locator" at the top of this screen.  All you have to do is enter your postal code and you will be given a list of retailers in the radius that you choose. We do recommend calling ahead to see if they stock the item you are looking for and in most cases if a store does not normally carry something, they will offer to do a special order for you.

Are any of your products tested on animals?

No, there is no animal testing on any of our products.

Should your supplements be taken with or without food?

Most of our products will specify directly on the bottle whether they should be taken with a meal or not.  If nothing is stated, then the choice is yours as to when the best time is for you to take them.

I like the sound of many of your products.  Am I able to take different formulas at the same time?

Yes, it's safe to combine various WomenSense products to help support the body in achieving optimal health.  The same applies to the Balanced Planet products, Dr. Whitaker's formulas and to Brad King's.  If you are unsure of any combination, then please consult your Health Care Practitioner.

I have heard that drinking green tea along with my supplements will end up flushing out all the nutrients?  Is this true?

No, you are fine taking your supplements with green tea.  Coffee inhibits the absorption of nutritients, but the caffeine in green tea will not pose the same problem.

Can you tell me if I can combine any of your supplements with the medication(s) I am on, as prescribed by my doctor?

It is best to consult your Doctor or alternative Health Practitioner before taking any new supplements while on medication.

Can I take your products when I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

We are not able to make any recommendations with any of our products when it comes to pregnancy or while nursing.  You must contact your Health Practitioner, Naturopath or Pharmacist.

I understand that you put a recommended dosage on your labels, but I can take more or less than that, right?  And, really, do I have to take the product every day?

With regards to the recommended dosage, we would suggest you speak to your Doctor or Health Care Practitioner before increasing any amounts.  As with any supplement you can determine your amount based on your personal preference - if you find that a product works for you immediately then you should be fine to take it just on the days you feel you need it, but again we suggest you discuss this with you MD or HP.  Some consumers find that a product needs to be in their system for a few days to a few weeks before they notice results and/or feel the full benefits.

I don't understand why when I purchase your product and open the bottle, the contents don't even fill 1/2 of the packaging that is being used?

The containers we use are determined based on product fill and required label information, as well as capsule count when/where applicable.  Sometimes we do have to use a larger bottle than seems necessary because of the information required on the labels - requirements both from Health Canada and in order for the label to be clear and legible to our consumers.  Also, in a case where we are offering larger volume (ie/ 400g versus 200g or 180 capsules versus 90 capsules), then we have to put the contents in a bigger container in order for there to be differentiation on the shelf.

What is your 100% money-back guarantee?

Our 100% money back guarantee ensures that if a customer is not completely satisfied with their purchase, they can return it to their point of purchase and we will credit the Health Food store 100% of their purchase price from us.  We cannot dictate if a store will give cash back or an in-store credit ~ but we do promise to credit them, regardless of the reason for the return.