Therapeutic Index

T h e r a p e u t i c I n d e x 216 Guggulsterones from Commiphora wightii possess antioxidant activity. Arjunaphthanoloside from Terminalia arjuna exhibits potent antioxidant and antilipoperoxidative activities. Withania somnifera limits the damage by free radicals through its antioxidant activity. 6. Adaptogenic action: Withania somnifera has powerful adaptogenic and antistress potential. 7. Control of associated risk factors: In addition to menopause and advanced age, dyslipidemia, hyperhomocysteinemia, hypertension, and diabetes have also been associated with increased risk of low BMD. Guggulsterones from Commiphora wightii have cholesterol-lowering activity, and effectively inhibit LDL oxidation mediated by free radicals (generated by azo compounds, lipoxygenase, or macrophages). Terminalia arjuna has potent antihypercholesterolemic activity, and is a preferred cardioprotective tonic. Reosto® (tablet)

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