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  • Acetyl carnitine RatingRatingRatingRating

    Acetyl carnitine promotes nerve regeneration; improves mental and nerve function; used for prevention and treatment. Take 1-3 g of acetyl carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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    Arginine improves physical activity capacity, tolerance, nitric oxide production and heart and kidney function; dilates blood vessels; used for prevention and treatment. Take 5-15 g of arginine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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    Beta-glucan is a soluble fiber; increases HDL (good) cholesterol; reduces total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol; promotes cholesterol elimination by fecal excretion. Take 3-6 g of beta-glucan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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    Carnitine improves physical or mental performance and heart function; used for prevention and treatment. Take 1-3 g of carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many months. Propionyl carnitine works better.

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    Fiber reduces total cholesterol. Take soluble fiber daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Glucomannan RatingRatingRatingRating

    Glucomannan is a soluble fiber; reduces total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol; reduces triglycerides. Take 5-10 g of glucomannan daily, in divided doses, before meals, with 2 glass of water, for many months.

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    Policosanol is a blood thinner; reduces blood clot formation; reduces total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol; reduces cholesterol synthesis; increases HDL (good) cholesterol. Take 10-20 mg of policosanol daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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