According to a study published in
The American Journal of Cardiology, plant sterols and stanols block the
absorption of harmful LDL cholesterol- and prevent it from building up and
hardening the arteries, causing atherosclerosis.
Plant sterols and stanols are
substances found naturally in small amounts in grains, nuts, seeds, vegetables,
fruits and legumes.
According to the same study, a daily dose of 2-2.5 g of plant sterols can lower LDL as much as 14 percent! (3 servings a day can reduce cholesterol by 20 points)
According to the same study, a daily dose of 2-2.5 g of plant sterols can lower LDL as much as 14 percent! (3 servings a day can reduce cholesterol by 20 points)
Since these substances are so
effective at lowering cholesterol, manufacturers started adding them to foods
like cereals, orange juice, yoghurt and granola bars. But you can also find
plant sterols and stanols in the form of a supplement. Check in a health food
store near you.
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