Guggul Extract

Introduction

Guggul Extract is produced from Commiphora mukul, a small, thorny plant distributed throughout India.

Guggul contains resin, volatile oils, and gum. The extract isolates ketonic steroid compounds known as guggulsterones. These compounds have been shown to provide the lipid-lowering actions noted for Guggul. Guggul significantly lowers serum triglycerides and cholesterol as well as LDL and VLDL cholesterols (the "bad" cholesterols). At the same time, it raises levels of HDL cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol). As antioxidants, guggulsterones keep LDL cholesterol from oxidizing which protects against atherosclerosis. Guggul has been shown to reduce the stickiness of platelets; another effect that lowers the risk of coronary artery disease. One study found Guggul Extract similar to the drugclofibrate for lowering cholesterol levels. Clinical studies in India have consistently confirmed that Guggul Extract improves lipid levels in humans.

Benefits 
• Guggul lowers cholesterol and triglycerides, while maintaining or improving HDL to LDL ratio. 
• Guggul is effective as a weight-loss and fat burning agent. 
• Guggul used commonly for its lipid regulating and immuno modulating properties. 
• Guggul has a very wide therapeutic range. 
• Guggul increases white blood cell counts and possesses strong disinfecting properties

Guggul Extract 10% Guggulsterones, E&Z 2.5%

Plant Description
Guggul is the yellowish resin (or gum) that is produced by commiphora mukul, a small, thorny plant that grows throughout northern india. its active components, z-guggulsterone and e-guggulsterone, have an ability to lower both cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Specifically, guggulipid lowers VLDL and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides while simultaneously raising HDL cholesterol. This indicates guggul's primary use for providing protection against atherosclerosis. These effects are due to guggul's action on the liver which is stimulated to metabolize LDL cholesterol, effectively lowering the amount in the bloodstream native to india, guggul lipid has been used for a long time in ayurvedic medicine to treat obesity and other weight related problems. Today, guggul is frequently used to help lower cholesterol levels and decrease high blood pressure.  

Uses:

• In chemical composition guggulu (extracted resin) consist of octanordammarana terpenes manusumbionic acid as obtained from chemical analysis.
• One of the main uses of guggul is treatment of high cholesterol. gum guggul both lowered cholesterol levels and also separately protected against the development of hardening of the arteries.  guggul can improve cholesterol levels.
• Guggul is also widely promoted as a weight loss agent.
• Helps prevent blood platelet aggregation and break up already-formed blood clots.  thus, this activity can help prevent heart disease and stroke. guggul lipids have been the subject of several scientific studies, the results of which have been extremely encouraging as to the product's nutritional value to the circulatory system.
• It is a heart tonic that strengthens the heart.
• Guggulsterone stimulates the thyroid gland, has anti-inflammatory properties, and protects against myocardial necrosis resulting from drug toxicity.