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Phytosterols - 60 capsules

Price: £9.95

This is a very exciting new product which has been clinically proven to lower excessive Cholesterol levels, hence Flora for example are using it in their Pro-Active margarine. A user states "I personally had a Cholesterol level of 5.6 and the doctor wanted me to get this reduced, and using this product in six weeks has reduced my Cholesterol to 4.5. The doctor was amazed as he had previously talked about putting me on drugs." Thousands of people today are suffering from high Cholesterol, and do not wish to go down the drug road, with all the risk of side effects that Statins can cause. Now you have a proven alternative.

How Much and Where From?
A normal person's daily intake of Phytosterols from food is not sufficient to have any significant effect on Cholesterol absorption. Research suggests that 800 mg up to 3 g per day of Phytosterols should be consumed in order to reduce LDL Cholesterol levels by between 9%- 20%, although there is a lot of variation amongst individuals. Studies have also shown that Phytosterols appear to enhance the effects of Statins on lowering Cholesterol. (Statins refers to a range of Cholesterol lowering drugs in the same "family" which are commonly prescribed by GPs and have a different mode of action to Phytosterols.)

Recently it has been made possible to incorporate Phytosterols in foods such as margarine (e.g. Benecol & Flora Pro Activ) and the public awareness of Phytosterols has been greatly enhanced as a
result.

Taking Phytosterols in the form of a capsule is simple and convenient and does not require adjusting the normal diet to include special foods. However, best results will be obtained by following a healthy diet rich in fruit and vegetables and low in saturated fats, together with an active lifestyle.

What Are Phytosterols?
Phytosterols (plant sterols) occur naturally in plant materials such as nuts, grains, seeds, leaves and vegetable oils (particularly Soybean oil). They have a similar chemical structure to Cholesterol, but they are absorbed by the gut at much lower levels than Cholesterol.

What Is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is itself a Sterol and in humans it is synthesized by the liver, but an appreciable amount may also be consumed through the diet. It is needed by the body since it is a building block for steroid hormones, such as Testosterone and Oestrogen, and for cell walls.

However, it has been well established that raised blood Cholesterol, particularly low density lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol, increases the risk of Coronary Heart Disease. Excess LDL Cholesterol can be oxidized to ultimately form plaque that can build up on artery walls, thereby restricting blood flow and raising blood pressure. This is just one way that Coronary Heart Disease develops in those at risk, and if left untreated, could lead to a heart attack or a stroke.

Why Consume Phytosterols?
Consuming Phytosterols in sufficient quantities has the potential to:
Reduce total Cholesterol and reduce LDL Cholesterol without affecting HDL Cholesterol or Triglycerides. Phytosterols appear to act by decreasing the absorption of Cholesterol in the intestine.

Each capsule provides on average: 400 mg Phytosterols. (Do not exceed 3000 mg per day.)

WARNING
Do not take if pregnant or
breast feeding.

Free from artificial
colours,preservatives,
Yeast,Gluten & lactose.
No added sugar or salt.

Suitable for Vegetarians.