The active constituent of guggul is the guggulsterones, which provide the lipid-lowering effects.

Guggul has been shown to lower LDL and VLDL cholesterol levels, otherwise known as the �bad cholesterol�, and raise HDL cholesterol, otherwise known as the �good cholesterol�.

Clinical Applications/Research - Guggul, also known as gugulipid, is a sticky gum resin from the mukul myrrh tree, and has been used throughout India in Ayurvedic nutritional. One of its primary uses is to lower serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It has also been used in the consideration of skin problems, obesity and arthritis. The Indian government has approved guggul for its use in the treatment of high cholesterol. The active constituent of guggul is the guggulsterones, which provide

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