Frequently Asked Questions

1.   What is the recommended dosage for Cholestatrim^tm?
 Three (3) capsules per day.  It is best to take Cholestatrim™ with meals and 8 oz. of water.  They can either be taken one per meal, 3 times per day, or two (2) in the morning and one (1) in the evening.

2.  Are there any side effects I need to know about?
 There have been no reported side effects from taking Cholestatrim™.  However, it is possible in rare cases that people new to taking nutritional supplements may notice some minor stomach discomfort.  This usually goes away within 30 days.  Make sure to take Cholestatrim™ with food and water.   If the discomfort persists, stop taking the product. 

3. How long do I need to take Cholestatrim™ to keep my cholesterol low?
 You should keep taking Cholestatrim™ as long as you have a desire to maintain healthy cholesterol levels. 

4.   What ingredients are in Cholestatrim™?
 See the Ingredients Page.

5. At what age is it appropriate to start taking Cholestatrim™?
Cholestatrim™ was designed to support adult lifestyles.  Heart health has been shown to start declining as early as teen age years, depending on diet, lifestyle, genetics, and other factors.  However, this should be a decision made with your physician based on your current health situation.

6. How long will it take to start seeing my cholesterol become  lower?
You should start seeing positive results within 30 days and full results within 60 days. 

7. I am pregnant.  Is it safe to use Cholestatrim™? 
It is NOT recommended to take Cholestatrim if you are pregnant.  If you are pregnant and have high cholesterol, check with your doctor. 

8. Can I take Cholestatrim™ at the same time as a statin drug?
There have been no reported side-effects from taking a statin drug and Cholestatrim™ at the same time.  However, this should be a joint decision made with your physician. 

9. Is Cholestatrim™ guaranteed to work?
We stand behind the ability of Cholestatrim™ to help lower cholesterol, homocysteine levels, and chronic inflammation.  If it doesn’t, you can get your initial purchase price refunded.

10. When I run out of Cholestatrim™, how can I get more?
The best way to ensure that you don’t run out is to sign up for our Automated Ship Program.  That way, we will send you out a fresh supply every 30 days and bill your credit card automatically.  Plus, there’s free shipping on your orders!  You can order securely at our Order Page, or call Toll-free at 800-631-6764 to order via phone.

11. Is Cholestatrim™ all-natural?  Does it contain any gluten  products?
Cholestatrim™ uses only ingredients made from plant extracts or are minerals/vitamins/antioxidants used normally by the body.  There are no gluten products used in Cholestatrim™.

12. How long does one bottle last and when should I take it during  the day? 
Each bottle has an expiration date on the label, beyond which you should not use the product.  Take the product anytime during the day, but it should be with food for optimal absorption by the body.

13. Is Cholestatrim™ safe?
Cholestatrim is completely safe and has no known significant side effects.

14. Is Cholestatrim™ FDA-approved?
 Nutritional Supplements are not regulated by the FDA. 

15. Can I get Cholestatrim™ covered by my insurance company or  by Medicare/Medicaid?
Medicare or Medicaid do not currently cover nutritional supplements.  You will need to check with your insurance company to see if they provide coverage.

16. Is it safe to order on your website?
This web-site uses a secure, encrypted SSL interface so that your personal data is completely safe. 

17. What if I have some questions to ask?  Can I call or email  someone and get an answer quickly?
Call our toll-free number at 800-631-6764 and we will be able to answer almost any question immediately.  If your question requires some research, we will try to get back to you within 48 hours.  Or if you prefer, send us an email at support@trilliumnutritionals.com.  

18. Can I order over the phone?
 Absolutely.  Please call us at 800-631-6764 to place your order. 

19. Do you ship internationally?
Cholestatrim™ can be shipped to Canada, United Kingdom, Mexico, and outlying territories, in addition to the United States.  An extra shipping charge will apply to ship outside of the United States. 

20.  How do you ship Cholestatrim™ to me?  Can I get my order overnight delivered?
Currently we ship via the U.S. Postal service and most orders arrive within 3-4 days in the continental United States.  Sorry, we do not have an option for overnight delivery at this time.

21.  Can I take Cholestatrim™ if I have diabetes?
 Diabetes is a serious disease which may greatly increase the risk of  heart disease.  However, before taking Cholestatrim™, you would  want to check with your physician to make sure there would be no  prescription drug interaction risk or other possible side effects based  on your condition. 

22.  I’m taking blood-thinning medication right now.  Is it safe to take it with Cholestatrim™?

There are several ingredients within Cholestatrim™ which have a blood-thinning effect, so you will need to check with your doctor to make sure that the cumulative effects are within the safe range before taking it. 

23.  Are there any other health conditions that could potentially result in problems if I take Cholestatrim™?

In addition to pregnancy and diabetes mentioned above, you should NOT take Cholestatrim™ if you have any serious kidney or liver problem, or if you are on any treatment for cancer.  If you are taking prescription medications, check with your doctor before taking Cholestatrim.  If you start taking Cholestatrim, and notice any unusual side effects, stop taking it right away and seek medical advice.