{"product_id":"genestra-biotone-efa-100c","title":"Genestra Brands Biotone EFA 100 Softgel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombination of free plant sterols from Glycine max bean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps lower blood total and LDL cholesterol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides 896 mg of free plant sterols per daily dose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource of antioxidants and essential fatty acids for the maintenance of good health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 10 IU of mixed tocopherol antioxidants per daily dose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides 1392 mg of linoleic acid and 144 mg of ALA per daily dose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiotone 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.\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlant sterols displace dietary cholesterol in micelles, resulting in increased cholesterol excreted in the feces and decreased serum cholesterol levels.\u003csup\u003e2,3\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn 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.\u003csup\u003e4\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAntioxidants further maintain good health by scavenging free radicals to prevent oxidative damage.\u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREFERENCES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. De Smet, E, Mensink, RP, Plat, J. Mol. Nutr. Food Res. 2012; 56: 1058–1072.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Gylling, H, Plat, J, Turley, S, Ginsberg, HN, Ellegård, L, Jessup, W, Jones, PJ, Lütjohann, D, Maerz, W, Masana, L, Silbernagel, G, Staels, B, Borén, J, Catapano, AL, De Backer, G, Deanïeld, J, Descamps, OS, Kovanen, PT, Riccardi, G, Tokgözoglu, L, Chapman, MJ. Atherosclerosis. 2014; 232: 346-360.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Cusack, LK, Fernandez, ML, Volek, JS. Adv Nutr. 2013; 4(6): 633-43.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Saito, S, Takeshita, M, Tomonobu, K, Kudo, N, Shiiba, D, Hase, T, Tokimitsu, I, Yasukawa, T. Nutrition. 2006; 22: 174–178.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Walczak–Jedrzejowska, R, Wolski, JK, Slowikowska–Hilczer, J. Central European Journal of Urology. 2013; 66(1): 60-67.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GENESTRA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42264545886282,"sku":"40499","price":39.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3284\/6410\/files\/products_883196129904_en_01.png?v=1751833498","url":"https:\/\/naturesourcedeals.myshopify.com\/products\/genestra-biotone-efa-100c","provider":"Nature's Source USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}