Heart Essentials Cholest Wise
by Puritan's Pride · softgel capsule · 120 rapid release softgels
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 0 25077 17077 7
- DSLD label 318281
- Serving 3 softgels
- 40 servings
Heart Essentials Cholest Wise by Puritan's Pride lists 14 ingredients, 8 with an amount per serving of 3 softgels, such as 600 mg of niacin, 975 mg of phytosterol complex, 750 mg of fish oil and 150 mg of inositol; 6 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 2 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on August 22, 2024.
What is in Heart Essentials Cholest Wise?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 3 softgels. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | 44% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g). |
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | 56% of 5,275 products listing cholesterol give more (median 15 mg). |
| Niacinas Inositol Hexanicotinate | 600 mg | 3,750% | Higher than over 99% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 17.1 times the adult UL a day. |
| Phytosterol Complex | 975 mg | Higher than 91% of 440 products listing phytosterols (median 400 mg). | |
| Sterol Estersequivalent to 600 mg of plant sterols | no amount given | ||
| Beta Sitosterol | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Campesterol | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Stigmasterol | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Fish Oilas Anchovy, Herring, Mackerelprovides | 750 mg | 79% of 1,990 products listing fish oil give more (median 1.2 g). | |
| Total Omega-3 Fatty AcidsAs triglycerides, comprising of | 225 mg | 75% of 2,714 products listing omega-3 give more (median 500 mg). | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | no amount given | ||
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | no amount given | ||
| Other Fatty Acids | no amount given | ||
| Inositolas Inositol Hexanicotinate | 150 mg | Higher than 87% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg). | |
| Pantethine | 37.5 mg | 750%* | Higher than 70% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Policosanolas Rice Wax | 7.5 mg | 82% of 223 products listing policosanol give more (median 10 mg). | |
| Garlic Bulb ExtractFrom a 100:1 extract, equivalent to 375 mg Garlic | 3.75 mg | 96% of 1,075 products listing garlic give more (median 200 mg). |
* % Daily Value computed from the printed amount and the FDA Daily Value (21 CFR 101.9); the label prints none for that row.
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 318281 (entered August 22, 2024), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 600 mg of niacin, 17.1 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- Its 975 mg of phytosterol complex (filed by NIH under phytosterols) is higher than 91% of the 440 phytosterols products that print an amount; 36 list more.
- 96% of the 1,075 products that print an amount of garlic list more than its 3.75 mg of garlic (median 200 mg).
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Heart Essentials Cholest Wise's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- CholestHealthSundown Naturals 15 shared, 83% alike
- Cholest SolutionsVitamin World 12 shared, 57% alike
- LipacorBronson Laboratories 12 shared, 57% alike
- LipacorBronson · off the market 9 shared, 53% alike
- Advanced Cholesterol ControlHealth Thru Nutrition Naturally · off the market 6 shared, 42% alike
- Advanced Cholesterol Complex 800 mgHealth Thru Nutrition 6 shared, 42% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Directions: For adults, take three (3) softgels daily, preferably with a meal.
- Warnings
- Warning: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women. If you are taking any medications, including blood thinners, planning any medical or surgical procedure or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
- Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Notice: Consult your doctor before taking this product, or if you are switching niacin products. Nicotinic acid may cause a temporary skin flushing (hot feeling and skin redness), burning, itching, or rash. Sensitive individuals may experience unexpected drop of blood pressure or dizziness, especially if you have a history of low blood pressure or use antihypersensitive medication. Do not take more than 3 softgels of this product per day, except under the supervision of a physician.
- Contains soy and fish (anchovy, herring, mackerel, sardine) ingredients.
- Storage
- Store at room temperature.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 318281.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin, Paprika Extract, Silica.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Quality Assured.
How many labels does Heart Essentials Cholest Wise have?
2 labels are on file under this name since June 22, 2023: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 318281 (current) Entered August 22, 2024 · on the market · 120 rapid release softgels · UPC 0 25077 17077 7
- Label 286199 Entered June 22, 2023 · off the market March 21, 2023 · 120 rapid release softgels · UPC 0 25077 17077 7
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Puritan's Pride, Inc. (manufacturer), Ronkonkoma, NY, U.S.A.. All Puritan's Pride products.