help: cholesterol contains plant sterols (phytosterols) to help lower cholesterol levels. help: cholesterol is a new ready-to-eat gel supplement that looks and taste like an indulgent treat, but is specifically formulated to deliver specific heart health benefits.
is a delicious, naturally flavoured, ready-to-eat food supplement containing Plant Sterols (or an alternative description is Phytosterols) to help you maintain normal cholesterol levels for a healthy heart, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
You'll probably be familiar with plant sterols as they are now routinely added to spreads and yogurt drinks. Plant sterols are plant compounds with a similar chemical structure to cholesterol and are known to reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the human body. They are present in vegetable oils, nuts, seeds and grains.
However, to activate the cholesterol lowering effect, a person needs to consume at least 8g of plant sterols daily. Dependent upon your daily intake of plant sterols from other food sources, this equates to one to two per day.
Please go to clinical studies to learn more about the clinical research and the positive opinion form the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) regarding the beneficial effects of Plant Sterols.
Dependent upon whether you are already consuming foods containing plant sterols, we suggest you limit your daily intake to 1 – 2 gel sachets per day. Each 20g sachet contains 0.8g of plant sterol.
Oligofructose which is a natural source of fibre extracted from the chicory root.
All the ingredients are natural - but not all are in the product to deliver the specific cholesterol benefit
We have to include certain ingredients to ensure the product 'gelifies' and to preserve the benefits of the key ingredients throughout the life of the product (12 months)
See explanation below:
- Guar gum is a natural hydrocolloid (natural thickener) extracted from the guar bean
- Agar is a natural vegetable gelatin counterpart
- Citric acid naturally appears in citric fruits
- Potassium sorbate is a food preservative and is a naturally occurring polyunsaturated fatty acid salt
Yes. help: cholesterol is safe to consume if you are diabetic, coeliac or a vegetarian. However, if you are pregnant or nursing, you should always consult your GP before taking any food supplement. If you suffer from cardiovascular disease or are concerned about your heart health you should always consult a healthcare professional.
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