In a recently completed study of 45 patients, Dr. Lawrence Rink, a clinical professor at the Indiana University of Medicine, found that 1120mg. of alfalfa sprouts daily significantly reduced cholesterol. The six week study, concluded February, 2003, showed levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol declined an average of 16.6% and HDL (good) cholesterol increased an average of 11.2%.

The subjects of the Indiana study were randomly assigned to one of three groups: a placebo pill; 1120mg. per day; or 2240mg. per day. The patients entered the study with over 50% taking statin drugs (Lipitor) and over 60% suffering from coronary artery disease. More importantly in the soon to be published report, C-reactive protein, a blood marker of inflammation , which in high levels increases heart disease risk, was substantially reduced. The 1120mg. group’s C-reactive protein levels declined 24.4% but the 2240mg. group decreased 50.4%...an amount that cardiologists feel is very significant. There were no side effects reported in the study. The nutritionally powerful alfalfa sprout, appears to be growing rapidly as a recognized food in the fight to lower cholesterol. Capsules of specifically prepared sprouts were made for the test so that a consistent dose was given to each patient. The test now gives Dr. Rink a new weapon to lower cholesterol with those patients with liver damage and those intolerant to drugs. The group working with him is also exploring the new phase beyond the capsule form; such as a food additive to neutralize cholesterol. Eating alfalfa sprouts (approximately 720 sprouts daily-an average salad) can possibly have the same result.
The Natural Cholesterol Balance products, used in the test, has no interaction with the liver and removes cholesterol from the stomach and small intestine naturally.