q & a

Q. Is Mega-T Plus a replacement for my cholesterol lowering medication?
A. No, Mega-T Plus is not a replacement for your prescribed medications. It’s a dietary supplement containing phytosterols, which studies have shown lowers the bodies LDL cholesterol levels.

Q. What are phytosterols and how do they work to lower cholesterol?
A. Phytosterols are found naturally in plants. Because their molecular structure is similar to that of cholesterol they decrease absorption of cholesterol, both from foods and from re-absorption of cholesterol made in the liver and secreted into the intestines.

Q. How are phytosterols different from statins, and should I be concerned about my liver?
A. Your body gets cholesterol in two ways - from foods and from synthesis in the liver. The class of drugs referred to as 'statins' work by blocking cholesterol synthesis in the liver. The phytosterols in MEGA-T Plus are a dietary supplement and works by blocking cholesterol absorption from food, without the risk of serious side effects.

Q. Is it safe to consume MEGA-T Plus while taking cholesterol-lowering medication?
A. MEGA-T Plus (with phytosterols) may be combined with cholesterol lowering statin medications. Dietary therapy (with plant phytosterols) combined with standard stain doses are considered, therapeutic lifestyle changes for reaching cholesterol goals.(Circulation. 2004;110:227-239). According to the NCEP (National Cholesterol Education Program) Adult Treatment Guidelines-III report from the National Institute of Health (NIH), adding phytosterols such as those in Mega-T Plus should be part of your dietary changes for lowering cholesterol.

Q. Does MEGA-T Plus lower LDL & HDL cholesterol?
A. The phytosterols in MEGA-T Plus only lowers LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and do not affect HDL (“good”) cholesterol.

Q. How common is it to be overweight and have high Cholesterol?
A. National statistics show that women who are overweight are more prone to have high cholesterol (28%) than women with normal weight (15.7%). Men are also affected where almost 20% of overweight men have high cholesterol versus 14% if they were of normal weight.

Q. Have there been any studies showing that Green Tea and Phytosterols work together?
A. In studies, both individual components have been shown to be effective on their own and in a recent participant study conducted by MEGA-T Plus, we have shown that both cholesterol and weight can be reduced in as little as 4 weeks.

Q. How does Green Tea work to reduce weight?
A. Green tea contains “EGCG” (epigallocatechin gallate), a naturally-occurring chemical commonly produced by plant-based substances. These substances are called polyphenols, flavonoids or catechins. Studies have shown that they stimulate the metabolism to burn fat and calories while having appetite suppressing effects.

Q. Do I have to know that my cholesterol level is high to take MEGA-T Plus?
A. Even if you are only concerned about your cholesterol, MEGA-T Plus is the product for you. The phytosterols in MEGA-T Plus will at least maintain a healthy cholesterol level. However, it is always best to know your cholesterol levels, especially if you have a concern. Your doctor can and should do this at your annual physical.