High Cholesterol

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» Why eat margarine with added phytosterols? «
When I recommend to my patients that they add margarine to their... more

» Choosing a healthy margarine «
Smart Balance, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Earth Balance - with so... more

» What exactly are phytosterols? «
Phytosterols are found in the fat of plant foods and are basically... more

» Finding phytosterols in food «
There are two types of phytosterols: plant sterols, which are present... more

» Show me the research «
Since the 1950s, plant sterols have been studied for their unique ability... more

» Studies prove phytosterols lower LDL cholesterol «
In 1995, a landmark study on the dramatic LDL - lowering effect of... more

» How do plant sterols/stanols lower LDL cholesterol? «
The 80 milligrams per day of phytosterols that the average person... more

» What's the recommended phytosterol intake for controlling cholesterol? «
Based on data from scores of scientific studies, the NCEP published... more

» What works better: sterols, stanols, or both together? «
Until more research clarifies which of the two types is more effective... more

» Count your calories «
Don't think you can slather on the cholesterol - fighting margarine... more

» Ten tips for adding margarine with phytosterols into your day «
Butter you whole-wheat bread with it... more

» Are phytosterols safe? «
Phytosterols are on the FDA's list of substances that are generally... more

» Filling the prescription «
Phytosterols are popping up everywhere; you can even drink them in... more