Pure EncapsulationsCholestePure | Supplement to Support Cardiovascular Health, Enzyme Function, and Lipid Metabolism* | 180 Capsules

I bought this based on reviews. My Oct 2024 tests: Total=233; HDL=44; LDL=164. My doctor was too worried as a year before I had a heart CT scan with a zero (0) score. ** In any case, I began using this supplement in mid February 2025 and took just 2 capsules per day - typically 1 in the morning with breakfast, and 1 with either lunch or dinner. My April 2025 tests (2 months using Cholestepure) : Total=218; HDL 52; LDL=146. My doctor was happy and wondered what had changed. ** I am now moving up to 3 capsules per day, and we'll see what my October 25 testing shows; I'm optimistic.

I really like this product and it is helpful.

Good all around and thank you.

UPDATE: I've only been taking this product for several weeks, and my first cholesterol test came back slightly better than my physical, so my doctor thinks it's on the right track -- but he's not entirely convinced this supplement will be enough. So I can't report lowered cholesterol at this point. Per the instructions, I take two capsules with each meal -- which means I make sure to bring a small bottle with me when I eat out in restaurants or someone else's home. So far, no major side effects other than the expected fatty stool, which is common, according to research.In addition to digestive issues in the beginning (which has started to normalize) I've noticed a huge difference in my HAIR. It is much dryer, and more frizzy after using this supplement for several weeks. My hairstylist also noted the change, and this supplement is the only change I've made in recent months. I am concerned about my hair, and think the CholestePure is pulling the nutrients away from my hair. Hair needs cholesterol for body and health, so this is a likely explanation for the sudden dryness and brittle hair.For me, it's worth a try before taking prescription statins, along with diet and exercise changes. My doctor is willing to work with me on this. Pure Encapsulations is a quality brand -- and I've had great experience with other products in this line, so I feel I can trust the product. Will report back after my blood work.

I found this product on a Internist website, which my Internist had suggested, I was actually looking for something else when I found this product on the Internist website and a Cardiologist was recommending this one. I can tell you the science doesn't lie; I reduced my usage of Cholestin from 2-4 a day to just 1 and added 2 of these capsules and my blood work has been excellent. Reduced my cholesterol totals to 178 from 188. I was happy because I wanted to reduce my exposure to statin which Cholestin is an excellent grade of Red Rice Yeast, but that still is a statin.(Btw my internist latter admitted to knowing this product works, "Oh yeah, we have known about this for some time". we meaning Doctors I presume, that was his comment when I brought a bottle of this into his office during my annual exam. I understand why most Dr's will not recommend it, it is because of the way they are trained and probably concerns over potential malpractice issues, especially here in California. They will only recommend what is a pharmaceutical product with all the appropriate testing, and Dr's want something that they know precisely what each pill contains and what that should deliver in terms of potency and bioavailability. They also will prescribe based on their particular groups standards-ie-Internists board, Cardiology board, etc)What is interesting is doctors have known for years that the plant sterols will bind to the fat and cholesterol in your stomach and you will eliminate it out via the stool. This is a no brainer for anyone who has cholesterol issues and wants a natural way to reduce their lipid count. Get off the Statins, in particular Lipitor and the other RX statins and atleast try this one for 3 months and then have your blood tested.*I would like to add that I checked vita cost dot com to see if they had this item? They do and I almost bought it because it was several dollars cheaper but then when I checked the formula this one is double the strength!* So buy it here!

I take this supplement in combination with red year rice and fiber so cannot attest to it’s effectiveness but it’s not harmful so I’m staying with it.

Same as 1-star review dated February 11, 2020.I ignored that review and purchased product anyway. No cholesterol improvement after 3 months; numbers same or slightly higher.

Timely delivery and this product has worked well for me.