How do I know Cardiol is safe?

Cardiol is manufactured in Italy, which has the strictest supplement quality control laws in the world. Every ingredient in Cardiol is independently tested and the results are reported to the government by law. In the U.S., by contrast, companies are only required to state that they follow Good Manufacturing Practices with very little testing required.

Does Cardiol contain any allergens I should be aware of?

Cardiol is all natural but does contain the following potential allergens: fish (anchovies, sardines), soy, and sesame.

How do I know Cardiol doesn’t contain a dangerous substance called Citrinic, which I have heard some brands of Red Yeast Rice are contaminated with?

It has been reported that several brands of Red Yeast Rice have been contaminated with a dangerous fungus called Citrinic.

Cardiol is tested and certified Citrinic free by the manufacturer for every batch of raw material.

Are there any potential side effects of Cardiol?

All of the ingredients contained in Cardiol are “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Cardiol contains a small amount of Red Yeast Rice and users of Red Yeast Rice have reported mild side effects like headaches, heartburn, and upset stomach. Some brands of Red Yeast Rice may be contaminated with high levels of a dangerous fungus called citrinic acid.

Red Yeast Rice contains a small amount of the same active ingredients as the statin class of drugs and due to this commonality, experts say that the risks of lovastatin would logically apply to red yeast rice. It may not be safe for everyone. You should not take it if you:

• Have kidney disease
• Have liver disease
• Are pregnant
• Are breastfeeding

In addition, anyone taking one of the following medicines should not use red yeast rice:

• Statins to control cholesterol such as Crestor, Lescol, Lipitor, Pravachol, and Zocor

• Drugs to suppress the immune system, like cyclosporine

• Antifungal drugs such as Diflucan, Nizoral, and Sporanox

• The antibiotics erythromycin and Biaxin

• Serzone, an antidepressant, protease inhibitors, used to treat HIV

Whatever the state of your health, always talk to your doctor before you start using red yeast rice or any other supplement. Remember that all brands are not equal, and independent labs have reported wide variance in the potency of Red Yeast Rice from batch to batch and capsule to capsule. That is why it is important to purchase products like Cardiol, which are highly regulated and tested.

Can I take Cardiol with my statin drug?

Always talk to your doctor before discontinuing a medication and talk to your doctor about Cardiol and how it may fit into your natural cholesterol management plan.

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