EVIDENCE-BASED SUPPLEMENT SCORING
5.9 /10
AVERAGE Confidence: 90%
WINDSOR BOTANICALS Cholesterol Supplements - Citrus Bergamot, Niacin, Red Yeast Rice, Berberine, Aronia Berry Extract to Support Normal HDL and LDL Cholesterol Levels - 90 Vegan, Non-GMO Capsules B08V572CND
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CONSIDER AVERAGE
Not a strong option overall. The product is materially held back by weaker ingredient form quality.
Best for
Buyers comparing price and availability and okay with a middle-of-the-pack option.
Consider another option if
You care a lot about label clarity and want fewer unknowns.
Score breakdown
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Dosage 3.7 Evidence 9.8 Bioavailability 1.0 Safety 9.0 Excipients 10.0 Transparency 9.0 Coherence 6.0
Dosing looks weaker than ideal
Checks whether labeled ingredient amounts fall within clinically studied ranges (not just regulatory minimums). Low/0 can reflect under-dosing or missing amounts (e.g., proprietary blends).
Score summary The formula stays relatively clean on excipients. The main limitation is that formula coherence is weak: diluted, decorative or overly complex.
Strengths
The formula stays relatively clean on excipients
The supporting evidence profile is relatively strong
Label transparency is better than average
Weaknesses
Formula coherence is weak: diluted, decorative or overly complex
Bergamot: below clinically studied range
Final verdict
Not a strong option overall. The product is materially held back by weaker ingredient form quality.
Ingredient Analysis & Evidence A closer look at the main ingredients, how they influence the score, and the supporting evidence when available. Tap any ingredient to expand.
Berberine
Below effective threshold
Scientific evidence Strong ℹ Evidence is strong, but dose is below the optimal range
One of the weaker points: Dose is below the ranges usually used for stronger effects.
Scientific evidence
Meta-analysis
Lan et al. meta-analysis berberine and lipid profile
Journal of Ethnopharmacology • 2015
PMID: 26448206.0
Meta-analysis
Dong et al. meta-analysis berberine and glycemic control in type 2 diabetes
Metabolism • 2012
PMID: 22162995.0
Aronia Berry
Limited clinical baseline
Scientific evidence Limited Evidence inferred from established knowledge, not directly linked studies
Solid but not a standout: Clinical dosing guidance is limited for this ingredient.
No supporting studies or dosing references are currently available for this ingredient.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Below effective threshold
Scientific evidence Limited ℹ Dose is within established clinical ranges, but lacks direct studies
One of the weaker points: Dose is likely below clinically useful levels. The declared form is acceptable, but not among the best-absorbed options.
Clinical dosing guidance
Based on established dosing ranges used in clinical practice.
Min effective: 15 mg Optimal: 500 mg Upper: 3000 mg Grade: A
Bergamot
Below effective threshold
Scientific evidence Limited ⚠ Dose is below commonly used clinical ranges
One of the weaker points: Dose is likely below clinically useful levels.
Clinical dosing guidance
Based on established dosing ranges used in clinical practice.
Min effective: 500 mg Optimal: 1000 mg Upper: 2000 mg Grade: B
Guggul Lipid Extract Powder
Limited clinical baseline
Scientific evidence Limited Evidence inferred from established knowledge, not directly linked studies
Adequate, but not a key strength: Clinical dosing guidance is limited for this ingredient.
No supporting studies or dosing references are currently available for this ingredient.
WINDSOR BOTANICALS Cholesterol Supplements - Citrus Bergamot, Niacin, Red Yeast Rice, Berberine, Aronia Berry Extract to Support Normal HDL and LDL Cholesterol Levels - 90 Vegan, Non-GMO Capsules Warnings & notes Important label or formulation details that may affect how this product should be interpreted.
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Formula design looks less coherent than stronger alternatives
The formulation appears less focused than better-built options.
Note !
Bergamot dose looks below clinically effective levels
Declared amount falls below ranges used in human trials.
Warning Methodology Read our methodology overview to understand how SuppScoreLab combines multiple scientific dimensions into one practical score.
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