Saying "I DO" to your heart this World Heart Day 2009 Oct 1, 2009
"I was shocked to discover that my cholesterol was at a worryingly high level after the cholesterol screening organised by Nesvita Omega Plus. I was determined to bring it down. So for 30 days, I drank two glasses of Nesvita Omega Plus milk daily as advised by the dietician. I was told that this milk contains a substance, called Acticol with added plant sterols, that will help lower my cholesterol. I was very pleased to discover that after 30 days on Nesvita Omega Plus milk, my LDL or bad... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Alternative remedies Sep 17, 2009
What it is: A tree-resin extract, long used in Ayurvedic medicine, guggul contains plant sterols (guggulsterones) and is available in capsule form. The evidence: As with ginseng, the research on guggul and cholesterol is sketchy. (CNN)
The Best Cholesterol Treatment Opti... Aug 14, 2009
Plant Sterols and Psyllium ... Plant sterols also work on the liver by inhibiting its ability to absorb cholesterol. (Suite101.com)
Cholesterol & Dementia Aug 6, 2009
Supplements such as plant sterols and red yeast rice are also effective when taken in conjunction with a healthy diet. A recent study showed that red yeast rice decreased the body's production of cholesterol and lowered a person's LDL, or bad, cholesterol by 27 percent over a three-month period. (W-USA News, DC)
• Prescriptions versus supplements - who's right? Jul 16, 2009
When it comes to cholesterol-lowering drugs, alternatives include cinnamon, niacin, plant sterols and stanols, and a host of other possibilities. Not all have been proven in scientific studies to be helpful. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Defining and Checking Cholesterol May 25, 2009
Foods fortified with plant sterols. Natural Supplements to Help Lower Cholesterol. (Suite101.com)
• Wife needs to lower cholesterol despite statin sensitivity May 9, 2009
Plant sterols and stanols, niacin and omega-3 fatty acids are a few examples. Your wife might head in the right direction under the guidance of her primary-care physician or a physical therapist. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Kardea Enhances Medical Nutrition System for Cholesterol Lowering May 4, 2009
Kardea Fiber Plus contains plant sterols and fiber from oats and psyllium ... The NCEP recommends at least 10 grams per day of certain types of soluble fiber and 2 grams per day of plant sterols. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The Role of Phytosterols in Reducin... Apr 16, 2009
The Role of Phytosterols in Reducing Cholesterol: Plant Sterols in "Functional Foods" may be Too Much of a Good Thing ... Plant Sterols in "Functional Foods" may be Too Much of a Good Thing ... Plant sterols have a proven track record when it comes to reducing cholesterol but there is a controversy regarding their industrial creation and addition to other foods. (Suite101.com)
Cargill rolls out heart-healthy fiber product Mar 18, 2009
Its Corowise cholesterol-lowering plant sterols have been available for a while in products such as Centrum Cardio vitamins, orange juice and milk. Barliv also follows Cargill's recent launch of Truvia, a natural zero-calorie sweetener made from the stevia plant that's sold as a tabletop sweetener and in the new Sprite Green and some Odwalla juice drinks from the Coca-Cola Co.. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Egg-Irony: High Cholesterol Food May Reduce Blood Pressure Mar 2, 2009
(July 16, 2008) Plant sterols have been touted as an effective way to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. However, a research study has uncovered that these compounds do have their own risks, as. (Science Daily)
New Innovation for Battling Number One Killer in America Introduced by Eniva Nutraceutics Mar 1, 2009
4 grams per serving of plant sterols, eaten twice a day with meals for a daily total intake of at least 0 ... Eniva Cholesterol Reducer is the only liquid supplement on the market that offers high concentration plant sterols as well as a high-dose vitamin blend to address two major risk factors for heart disease -- cholesterol and homocysteine ... The Eniva Cholesterol Reducer contains a specialized and proprietary formula of clinically proven plant sterols at a concentration shown to reduce... (PR Newswire)
Valentine's Day: Think Food for You... Feb 13, 2009
Foods with added plant sterols and stannols (margarine, dairy products, orange juices) lower triglycerides and LDL cholesterol. Alcohol, especially red wine, in moderation antioxidants, especially resveratrol, prevent the build-up of plaque in the arteries. (Suite101.com)
