BENECOL® Spreads contain a cholesterol-lowering ingredient called Plant Stanol Esters.

Plant Stanol Esters actively work by helping to block cholesterol from being absorbed into the digestive system, reducing "bad" LDL cholesterol levels while maintaining "good" HDL cholesterol levels. The effectiveness of Plant Stanol Esters in reducing "bad" LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol is supported by more than 25 scientific studies, including one report published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

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About Plant Stanol Esters

• Proven to lower cholesterol
• Can start to work in as little as 2 weeks
• Derived from natural plant sources
• Excellent safety profile and virtually unabsorbed by the body
• Found only in BENECOL® Spreads
• Can be added to a heart healthy diet for cholesterol lowering benefits
• Can be used with statin medications for ADDITIONAL cholesterol lowering benefits