Basikol® - the natural way to help maintain a healthy heart and arteries

What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found among the lipids (fats) in the bloodstream and in body cells. It is an important part of a healthy body as it is used by the body to form cell membranes, some hormones and other needed tissue. However excess cholesterol is undesirable and when combined with other dietary and lifestyle factors cholesterol can build up in blood vessels (including the coronary artery which supplies blood to the heart muscle). Keeping these vessels open and flexible is clearly important for normal heart function. Consequently, keeping blood cholesterol levels within the normal range is an important part of maintaining a healthy heart and blood vessels.

Cholesterol and other fats are transported in the bloodstream to and from the cells of the body by special carriers called lipoproteins. There are several kinds, but the ones most talked about and the ones that people should be concerned with is the LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol, "bad" fat and the HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, the "good" fat. Generally, LDLCholesterol transports cholesterol to the cells while HDL-Cholesterol takes it away for elimination.

We do need some cholesterol for optimal health, but it is a fine line between having the right amount of cholesterol necessary for body processes and cholesterol levels that put us at risk.

How do I maintain healthy blood cholesterol levels?
To keep cholesterol levels in a normal range, limit the intake of foods rich in saturated fat and trans-fatty acids. Food from plants such as fruits and vegetables are good because they don't contain cholesterol. Also, eating fish and flax oil is excellent as both fish and flax is an ideal source of omega-3 fatty-acids that are important for a healthy heart.

What is it?
Basikol® - is the natural way to help maintain a healthy heart and arteries.

Everybody knows that maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is important for a healthy heart and arteries. Unfortunately, the Australian diet often contains excess quantities of cholesterol resulting in high levels of cholesterol in the body.

Naturally occurring in many plant foods including seeds, nuts, vegetable oils, fruit and vegetables, phytosterols play an essential role in nature by stabilising cell membranes in plants. But they also have a beneficial effect in the body by helping to obstruct food-based cholesterol from being absorbed from the gastrointestinal system and into the bloodstream.

Phytosterols, known for decades for their benefits, can be a natural way to help manage cholesterol levels.

What is in it?
Each Basikol® capsule contains 200mg of natural plant-derived phytosterols and 2.74mg of d-alphatocopherol acetate (3.72 IU). When used according to directions, Basikol® Capsules will assist with managing the daily in-take of dietary cholesterol. Plant sterols are also used in cholesterol lowering margarines however the availability of plant sterols in Basikol® Capsules avoids the in-take of margarine.


Precautions, Contraindications and Side Effects
Vitamins can only be of assistance if the dietary vitamin intake is inadequate. Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet. Use only as directed. Always read the label. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner. Not indicated for use with children.

Directions for Use
The normal dosage is 2 capsules of Basikol twice daily with meals. If 3 heavy meals are eaten per day, 2 capsules may be taken with each meal.

The normal dosage of Basikol provides a daily intake of 0.8mg of natural phytosterols to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

Pack Size
90 Capsules


Where to get it
Arkopharma Australia products are available through pharmacies, and healthfood stores.