Why don you give a recommendation that Cholestin users should get their liver enzymes tested regularly?
A. The Cholestin box contains this warning: “Cholestin contains several natural HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, one of which has been associated with rare (in less than 1 to 2% of users) but serious side effects. DO NOT take Cholestin if: you are at risk of liver disease, have active liver disease or any history of liver disease; you consume more than 2 drinks of alcohol per day; you have a serious infection; you have undergone an organ transplant; you have a serious disease or physical disorder or have undergone major surgery.” Pharmanex feels that this warning is a sufficient coverage of concerns individuals may have with liver enzymes. While some drug companies may give recommendations that individuals taking their products with similar ingredients should receive regular liver enzyme tests, we feel not to make such recommendations for a couple of reasons. First, Cholestin is a food supplement. The ingredients in Cholestin are not the same potency as traditional drug products and thus
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