Should Cholestin be taken by women of childbearing age?
A. Cholestin is not recommended for use by women of childbearing age. Cholestin is a natural dietary supplement with scientifically-supported ability to promote healthy blood lipids for adult men and postmenopausal women. This is especially true of women who are pregnant or nursing. Cholesterol is important for foetal development because cholesterol and other cholesterol-related products are essential for the normal growth of a foetus as it relates to the production of essential steroid hormones, and cell membranes. Without proper amounts of these cholesterol-derived products, foetal growth may be compromised. It is well known the foetus is very sensitive to changes in the mother’s host environment, since a foetus derives all nutrients from the mother. If Cholestin is in the blood circulation of a pregnant woman, the chances are high the foetus will absorb it as well. For similar reasons nursing mothers should also avoid taking Cholestin. Cholestin contains several HMG CoA reductase in
