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Food supplement declared in France

Cholesterol (Laboratoires Activa) is a food supplement declared in France. Status: earlier declaration, replaced by the 2026 declaration. 1 point in its composition requires a check (prohibited substance, dose or novel food).

Brand
Laboratoires Activa
Food business operator placing the product on the market
Laboratoires Activa
Status
Earlier declaration, replaced by the 2026 declaration : Cholesterol
Form
Capsule
Daily dose
1 gélule par jour
Intended populations
General population, Men and women aged 18 and over, People over 60
Not recommended (according to the manufacturer)
Adolescents (under 18), Breastfeeding women, Pregnant women, Kidney disease, Liver problems
Objectives stated by the manufacturer (these are not authorised claims)
Arteries and cholesterol

Declaration 379750, procedure Article 15. Compl'Alim, food supplement declarations (France), retrieved 15 November 2026.

Declared composition

Plants

PlantPartPreparationPer day
Panax ginseng C.A.Mey.RacineExtrait sec hydroalcoolique68.35 mg
Sedum roseum (L.) Scop.RacineExtrait sec hydroalcoolique34.6 mg
Griffonia simplicifolia (DC.) Baill.GraineExtrait sec hydroalcoolique27.34 mg
Crocus sativus L.StigmatesExtrait sec hydroalcoolique14.68 mg
Withania somnifera (L.) DunalRacineExtrait sec hydroalcoolique13.84 mg

Substances

NamePer day
théanine8.3 mg
phénylalanine5.14 mg
tyrosine3.86 mg
alanine0.26 mg

Vitamins and minerals

Compl'Alim does not publish vitamin and mineral doses. The references below help you read the product label: EFSAEuropean Food Safety Authority. safety limit for adults and maximum dose set in France per product (Order of 9 May 2006, not revised since November 2006).

Declared formNutrientEFSA limit, adults Maximum dose in France
Gluconate de zincZinc25 mg15 mg

The evidence date of this ingredient list is unknown.

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Label warnings

Réservé aux adultes, déconseillé aux femmes enceintes ou allaitantes, aux personnes sensibles aux statines, souffrant de maladies hépatiques ou rénales, ou ayant un taux anormalement élévé de transaminases.

Regulatory points

This information reproduces the manufacturer's declaration to the administration (DGAL). It does not say whether the product is effective and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist, particularly during pregnancy or when taking medication.

Official warnings (Health Canada)

Health Canada publishes warnings on these ingredients:

  • Panax ginseng C.A.Mey.
    Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited

    PANAX GINSENG

    Route of administration: Oral

    Cautions and warnings

    Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

    Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have diabetes (Brinker 2010; Vuksan et al. 2008; Seely et al. 2008; Sievenpiper et al. 2006; ESCOP 2003; Tetsutani et al. 2000; Sotaniemi et al. 1995; Chin 1991).

    Sources cited by Health Canada (8)
    • Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, 4th edition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications; 2010.
    • Chin RKH. Ginseng and common pregnancy disorders. Asia-Oceania Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1991;17(4):379-380. PubMed
    • ESCOP 2003: European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy Scientific Committee. ESCOP Monographs: The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products, 2nd edition. Exeter (UK): European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy and Thieme; 2003.
    • Seely D, Dugoua JJ, Perri D, Mills E, Koren G. Safety and efficacy of Panax ginseng during pregnancy and lactation. The Canadian Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2008;15(1):e87-e94.
    • Sievenpiper JL, Sung MK, Buono MD, Seung-Lee K, Nam KY, Arnason JT, Leiter LA, Vuksan V. Korean red ginseng rootlets decrease acute postprandial glycemia: results from sequential preparation- and dose-finding studies. Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2006;25(2):100-107. PubMed Randomised trial
    • Sotaniemi EA, Haapakoski E, Rautio A. Ginseng therapy in non-insulin-dependent diabetic patients. Diabetes Care 1995;18(10):1373-1375. PubMed Clinical trial
    • Tetsutani T, Yamamura M, Yamaguchi T, Onoyama O, Kono M. Can red ginseng control blood glucose in diabetic patients. The Ginseng Review 2000;28:44-47.
    • Vuksan V, Sung MK, Sievenpiper JL, Stavro PM, Jenkins AL, Buono MD, Lee KS, Leiter LA, Nam KY, Arnason JT, Choi M, Naeem A. Korean red ginseng (Panax ginseng) improves glucose and insulin regulation in well-controlled, type 2 diabetes: results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of efficacy and safety. Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases 2008;18(1):46-56. PubMed Randomised trial

    Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking antidepressant medication, blood thinners or digoxin (Brinker 2010; Lee et al. 2008a; Dasgupta and Reyes 2005; Janetzki and Morreale 1997; Gonzalez-Seijo et al. 1995; Shader and Greenblatt 1988; Jones and Runikis 1987; Shader and Greenblatt 1985).

    Sources cited by Health Canada (8)
    • Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, 4th edition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications; 2010.
    • Dasgupta A, Reyes MA. Effect of Brazillian, Indian, Siberian, Asian, and North American ginseng on serum digoxin measurement by immunoassays and binding of digoxin-like immunoreactive components of ginseng with Fab Fragment of antidigoxin antibody (Digiband). American Journal of Clinical Pathology 2005;124(2):229-236. PubMed
    • Gonzalez-Seijo JC, Ramos YM, Lastra I. Manic episode and ginseng: report of a possible case. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology 1995;15(6):447-448. PubMed Case report
    • Janetzki K, Morreale AP. Probable interaction between warfarin and ginseng. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy 1997;54(6):692-693.
    • Jones BD, Runikis AM. Interaction of ginseng with phenelzine. Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 1987;7(3):201-202. PubMed Case report
    • Lee SH, Ahn YM, Ahn SY, Doo HK, Lee BC. Interaction between warfarin and Panax ginseng in ischemic stroke patients. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2008a;14(6):715-721. PubMed Randomised trial
    • Shader RI, Greenblatt DJ. Bees, ginseng and MAOIs revisited. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology 1988;8(4):235. PubMed Case report
    • Shader RI, Greenblatt DJ. Phenelzine and the dream machine – ramblings and reflections. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology 1985;5(2):65. PubMed Case report

    Contraindications

    Condition of application: Traditional Chinese Medicine.

    Do not use in cases of yin deficiency with heat signs, heat excess, or in the absence of significant qi deficiency (Bensky et al. 2004).

    Sources cited by Health Canada (1)
    • Bensky D, Clavey, Stöger E, Gamble A. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica. 3rd edition. Seattle (WA): Eastland Press, Incorporated; 2004.

    Known adverse reactions

    Stop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you experience insomnia, anxiety or headaches (Lee et al. 2008b; Vuksan et al 2008; de Andrade et al.2007; Sievenpiper et al. 2006; Coon and Ernst 2002; Ellis and Reddy 2002; Scaglione et al. 2001; Siegel 1979).

    Sources cited by Health Canada (8)
    • Coon JT, Ernst E. Panax ginseng: a systematic review of adverse effects and drug interactions. Drug Safety 2002;25(5):323-344. PubMed Systematic review
    • de Andrade E, de Masquita AA, de Almeida Claro J, de Andrade PM, Ortiz V, Paranhos M, Srougi M. Study of the efficacy of Korean Red Ginseng in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Asian Journal of Andrology 2007;9(2):241-244.
    • Ellis JM, Reddy P. Effects of Panax ginseng on quality of life. The Annals of Pharmacotherapy 2002;36(3):375-379. PubMed Randomised trial
    • Lee ST, Chu K, Sim JY, Heo JH, Kim M. Panax ginseng enhances cognitive performance in Alzheimer disease. Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders 2008b;22(3):222-226. PubMed Randomised trial
    • Scaglione F, Weiser K, Alessandria M. Effects of the standardised ginseng extract G115 in patients with chronic bronchitis. Clinical Drug Investigation 2001;21(1):41-45.
    • Siegel RK. Ginseng abuse syndrome. Problems with the panacea. The Journal of the American Medical Association 1979;241(15):1614-1615. PubMed
    • Sievenpiper JL, Sung MK, Buono MD, Seung-Lee K, Nam KY, Arnason JT, Leiter LA, Vuksan V. Korean red ginseng rootlets decrease acute postprandial glycemia: results from sequential preparation- and dose-finding studies. Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2006;25(2):100-107. PubMed Randomised trial
    • Vuksan V, Sung MK, Sievenpiper JL, Stavro PM, Jenkins AL, Buono MD, Lee KS, Leiter LA, Nam KY, Arnason JT, Choi M, Naeem A. Korean red ginseng (Panax ginseng) improves glucose and insulin regulation in well-controlled, type 2 diabetes: results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of efficacy and safety. Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases 2008;18(1):46-56. PubMed Randomised trial

    1 study cited in the text has no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).

    Health Canada monograph dated 27 June 2025

  • Sedum roseum (L.) Scop.
    Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited

    RHODIOLA - RHODIOLA ROSEA

    Route of administration: Oral

    Cautions and warnings

    Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.

    Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (EMA 2024).

    Sources cited by Health Canada (1)
    • EMA 2024: 20 March 2024 EMA/HMPC/24177/2023 Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) European Union herbal monograph on Rhodiola rosea L., rhizoma et radix Final - Revision 1. Amsterdam (NL): European Medicines Agency, Science Medicines Health. [Accessed 2025 January 21]. Available from: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-monograph/final-european-union-herbal-monograph-rhodiola-rosea-l-rhizoma-et-radix-revision-1_en.pdf

    Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking antidepressant medication, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or birth control medication (HC 2018; Iovieno et al. 2011; Olsson et al. 2009; Brown et al. 2002).

    Sources cited by Health Canada (4)
    • Brown RP, Gerbarg PL, Ramazanov Z. Rhodiola rosea: A Phytomedicinal Overview. HerbalGram 2002;56:40-52.
    • HC 2018: Health Canada. Canada Vigilance Adverse Reaction Online Database. Ottawa (ON): Marketed Health Products Directorate, Health Canada. [Accessed 2025 January 21]. Available from: https://cvp-pcv.hc-sc.gc.ca/arq-rei/index-eng.jsp
    • Iovieno, N., Dalton, ED., Fava, M., Mischoulon, D. Second-tier natural antidepressants: review and critique. Journal of Affective Disorders 2011;130(3): 343-357.
    • SC 2018: Santé Canada. Base de données en ligne des effets indésirables de Canada Vigilance. Ottawa (ON): Direction des produits de santé commercialisés, Santé Canada. [Consulté le 21 janvier 2025]. Disponible à : https://cvp-pcv.hc-sc.gc.ca/arq-rei/switchlocale.do?lang=fr&url=t.search.recherche

    1 study cited in the text has no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).

    Contraindications

    Do not use if you have bipolar disorder or bipolar spectrum disorder (Iovieno et al. 2011; Winston and Maimes 2007; Brown et al. 2002).

    Sources cited by Health Canada (3)
    • Brown RP, Gerbarg PL, Ramazanov Z. Rhodiola rosea: A Phytomedicinal Overview. HerbalGram 2002;56:40-52.
    • Iovieno, N., Dalton, ED., Fava, M., Mischoulon, D. Second-tier natural antidepressants: review and critique. Journal of Affective Disorders 2011;130(3): 343-357.
    • Winston D, Maimes S. Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief. Rochester (VT): Healing Arts Press, 2007.

    Known adverse reactions

    Stop use if you experience irritability or insomnia (Pizzorno and Murray 2006; Kelly 2001).

    Sources cited by Health Canada (2)
    • Kelly GS. Rhodiola rosea: A Possible Plant Adaptogen. Alternative Medicine Review 2001;6(3): 293-302. PubMed Review article
    • Pizzorno JE, Murray MT, editors. Textbook of Natural Medicine. 3rd edition, volume 1. St. Louis (MI): Churchill Livingstone Elsevier; 2006.

    Health Canada monograph dated 31 October 2025

  • Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal
    Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited

    ASHWAGANDHA - WITHANIA SOMNIFERA

    Route of administration: Oral

    Cautions and warnings

    Condition of application: General debility; Memory enhancement; Adaptogen; Restlessness/nervousness.

    Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.

    Condition of application: All products.

    Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (Upton 2000; McGuffin et al. 1997).

    Sources cited by Health Canada (3)
    • McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, editors. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press, LLC; 1997.
    • Upton R, editor. American Herbal Pharmacopoeia and Therapeutic Compendium: Ashwagandha Root (Withania somnifera) - Standards of Analysis, Quality Control, and Therapeutics. Santa Cruz (CA): American Herbal Pharmacopoeia; 2000.
    • Berardi RR, DeSimone EM, Newton GD, Oszko MA, Popovich NG, Rollins CJ, Shimp LA, Tietze K, éditeurs. Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs: An Interactive Approach to Self-Care, 13e édition. Washington (DC) : American Pharmaceutical Association; 2002.

    When using this product exercise caution if you drive or use machinery as you may experience drowsiness (Berardi et al. 2002).

    Sources cited by Health Canada (3)
    • Berardi RR, DeSimone EM, Newton GD, Oszko MA, Popovich NG, Rollins CJ, Shimp LA and Tietze KJ, editors. Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs: An Interactive Approach to Self-Care, 13th edition. Washington (DC): American Pharmaceutical Association; 2002.
    • McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, éditeurs. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton (FL) : CRC Press, LLC; 1997.
    • Upton R, éditeur. Ashwagandha Root, Withania somnifera Analytical, Quality Control, And Therapeutic Monograph. Santa Cruz (CA) : American Herbal Pharmacopoeia and Therapeutic Compendium; 2000.

    Health Canada monograph dated 28 February 2025

  • théanine
    Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
  • tyrosine
    Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited

    L-TYROSINE

    Route of administration: Oral

    Cautions and warnings

    Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

    Health Canada monograph dated 30 January 2026

They concern the ingredient, not this product or its dose. They do not replace medical advice.

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