Q: What makes Teaflavin® different from other cholesterol-lowering products?
A: Teaflavin® is non-pharmacologic. It is a nutritional supplement with no known side effects.

Q: How does Teaflavin® compare to statin drugs prescribed by my doctor?
A: A low dose of statins and Teaflavin® will function the same way in people with mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia. There is no information on comparison related to hyperlipidemic patients.

Q: Can children take Teaflavin®?
A: Teaflavin® is suitable for children as well as adults. Teaflavin® may potentially be a good product for children's weight loss. Although the bottle contains a child-safety seal, accidental consumption of Teaflavin® will not harm a child.

Q: How many capsules a day? In the morning or the evening?
A: Only one capsule a day after a meal at a consistent time each day.

Q: Who will benefit from Teaflavin®
A: Millions of Americans are expected to benefit from the introduction of Teaflavin®. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), cholesterol plays a major role in a person's heart health. High blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and stroke. The AHA advises people to know their cholesterol level and learn about their other risk factors for heart disease and stroke.

Q: How do I know Teaflavin® works?
A: Human clinical trial, double-blind placebo, published in major medical journal proves an average decrease of LDL (bad cholesterol) of 16%

Q: What is LDL?
A: Often called "bad cholesterol," LDL is the main source of cholesterol build-up and blockage in the arteries.

Q: What is HDL?
A: Often called "good cholesterol," HDL helps keep cholesterol from building up in the arteries.

Q: What are the warning signs of high cholesterol?
A: This is what makes high blood cholesterol levels so frightening; there are no symptoms! Many people are unaware that their cholesterol levels are too high. Only by having a blood lipid test will you know if your cholesterol is within a healthy range.

Q: What is a healthy cholesterol level?
A: A total cholesterol level less than 200 mg/dL is best with LDL levels less than 100 mg/dL. High cholesterol would be 240 mg/dl and above total cholesterol with LDL levels above 130 mg/dL.

Q: What can I do to lower my cholesterol?
A: Exercise regularly, eat a low saturated fat, low-cholesterol diet and keep weight at a healthy level.

Q: Should I worry about my children's cholesterol levels?
A: Yes, it is never too early to keep an eye on your child's cholesterol level. A new study has uncovered that high cholesterol in childhood has a direct effect of cholesterol levels in adulthood. In fact, those with normal level may have an increased risk in as little as five years. Fast food and children's snacks high in saturated fat often cause initial high cholesterol and these eating habits are continued as the child matures. Although heredity is a common cause of high cholesterol at a young age, it can be avoided with proper nutrition and exercise.

Q: Does gender affect my cholesterol level?
A: One out of every two men and every three women will develop heart disease in the course of their lives. However, women are less likely than men to seek or receive treatment for high cholesterol.