Does Benecol have any side effects?
No side effects have ever been reported in the numerous studies that have been carried out with plant stanol ester since the early 1990s, and regulatory bodies around the world, including the European Food Safety Authority have found them to be safe and effective in lowering cholesterol levels.
How many Benecol drinks can you have a day?
Each 10g serving (that’s around 2 teaspoons) of Benecol spread provides 0.7g of plant stanols, so consume 3 servings daily (2.1g of plant stanols) to give you the desired effect, as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle, including your ‘5-a-day’.
Does Benecol really lower cholesterol?
Absolutely! More than 80 independent clinical studies prove that plant stanol ester – the active ingredient in Benecol – can reduce cholesterol. 67 of these studies are randomised placebo -controlled trials (RCTs), which are regarded as the ‘gold standard’ of scientific evidence, and for good reason!
What are the side effects of CholestOff?
Although plant sterols and stanols are “natural,” a small percentage of people report bothersome side effects. These include nausea, heartburn or indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, and, in men, erectile dysfunction or decreased sex drive. If you are happy taking CholestOff and it is working for you, stick with it.
What is the best time of day to take Benecol?
It’s important to eat Benecol products with a meal rather than on their own. This is because eating a meal helps to set the whole digestive process in motion, ensuring that cholesterol is in the digestive system from the foods you eat and from bile, which is made in the liver and helps to digest the fats you eat.
What happens if you take too much plant sterols?
They can cause some side effects, such as diarrhea or fat in the stool. Sitosterolemia, a rare inherited fat storage disease: Plant sterols can build up in the blood and tissue of people with this condition. This build-up can make these people prone to early heart disease.
What time of day should you drink Benecol?
Benecol products should be consumed every day to get the best cholesterol lowering results and gain long term benefits. It’s important to eat Benecol products with a meal rather than on their own.
Is Benecol worth taking?
Bottom line: plant stanol ester in Benecol foods are proven to be an effective part of a balanced and varied and an overall healthy diet to lower cholesterol. 80 + clinical studies have proven that plant stanols in Benecol products actively lower cholesterol.
How can I lower my cholesterol with Benecol?
That’s Benecol®. Our buttery spreads – and now our mouth-watering Soft Chews – contain a plant-based ingredient that actually lowers cholesterol. Adding plant stanols each day with Benecol® Products is a healthy way to reduce your cholesterol – even if you’re already taking prescription drugs like statins.
Which is better for cholesterol Benecol or plant stanol?
Better By Nature. Benecol® Products contain a plant-based ingredient called plant stanol which have been proven to reduce cholesterol in more than 70 clinical studies, including reports published in The New England Journal of Medicine and the American Journal of Cardiology.
Is it safe to take 1.4 grams of Benecol a day?
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the claim that 1.4 grams daily of phytostanol esters can block the absorption of dietary cholesterol, thereby lowering blood cholesterol levels. It should be noted that while short-term studies have shown Benecol to have no significant dangers,…
Are there any trans fats in Benecol oil?
Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil. This leads to an increased risk of heart disease, which is the number one killer of both men and women. Benecol contains partially hydrogenated soybean oil. Although the harmful effects of it may be canceled out by the phytostanol esters, many nutrition experts would advise against consuming any trans fats,…