Biotone EFA

Combination of free plant sterols from Glycine max bean
• Helps lower blood total and LDL cholesterol
• Provides 896 mg of free plant sterols per daily dose
• Source of antioxidants and essential fatty acids for the maintenance of good health
• Includes 10 IU of mixed tocopherol antioxidants per daily dose
• Provides 1392 mg of linoleic acid and 144 mg of ALA per daily dose

Biotone EFA is an effective blend of lecithin-derived free plant sterols, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants that helps to maintain optimal health. Once in the free form, plant sterols affect cholesterol absorption in the intestine.¹ Plant sterols displace dietary cholesterol in micelles, resulting in increased cholesterol excreted in the feces and decreased serum cholesterol levels.^2,3 In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial involving 66 hypercholesterolemic adults, daily supplementation with 0.3-0.5 g of plant sterol esters significantly decreased LDL cholesterol levels in a dose-dependent manner within four weeks.⁴ Antioxidants further maintain good health by scavenging free radicals to prevent oxidative damage.⁵

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