Cholesterol Learning Center
About plant sterols
Managing your cholesterol is simple with our gummies powered by physician-recommended plant sterols. Our gummy is not a drug. It is a dietary supplement containing plant sterols, which naturally block the body’s absorption of cholesterol.
Small amounts of plant sterols are in the foods we eat every day, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, and vegetable oils. Supplementing your diet with plant sterols can help reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering blood cholesterol levels.*
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About cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy substance present in every cell of our body. It serves many important functions, including helping our bodies make hormones and digest food.
When there is too much LDL (bad) cholesterol, or not enough HDL (good) cholesterol in the blood, cholesterol can build up inside the walls of blood vessels, making them narrower, and making it harder for blood to flow. In time, this can raise the risk of having a heart attack or a stroke.
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Lowering your cholesterol
Lowering cholesterol is an important part of heart disease prevention. There are several ways to improve your cholesterol levels without prescription drugs. These include losing weight and improving your diet, increasing physical activity and stopping smoking.
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Carbohydrates and cholesterol
We have all heard about low carb diets. But do you know what a carb is? Did you know that some carbs can help lower your cholesterol and lead to better health, while others can harm you?
To learn more, watch this video developed by Stanford University School of Medicine.
Good fats vs. Bad fats
If you read the news, you’re probably a little confused about fat in our diets. How much fat should we actually be eating and are there really “good fats” and “bad fats”? How does fat in the foods we eat affect our health?
Watch this video developed by Stanford University School of Medicine to learn more.
How to reduce sugar in your diet
One of the biggest problems with the Western Diet is that many people eat too much sugar. Way too much. Some say that sugar is like a drug and that we have become addicted to it.
Learn more about how much sugar is safe to eat and where it’s hidden in our foods. Discover how to take control over the amount of sugar you eat by watching this video developed by Stanford University School of Medicine.
Why cooking can have a big impact on your health
Many experts agree that one of the most powerful things you can do to improve your diet is (drumroll)… Learn to cook. Sounds crazy, right? But research has shown that people who cook at home more often, using mostly fresh ingredients, end up eating healthier diets. One expert explains why cooking can be so powerful for our health in this video developed by Stanford University School of Medicine.
Learn how to read nutrition labels and avoid surprises
Are you confused by the nutrition labels on packaged foods? Since we all eat at least some packaged food, it’s good to know what to look for. Eating the wrong packaged foods can wreak havoc with your cholesterol levels. Watch this video developed by Stanford University School of Medicine.
How small steps can let you take control of your diet
Changing your dietary habits can be difficult. Maintaining these changes can be event harder.
Here is a short video developed by Stanford University School of Medicine to help you achieve sustainable dietary change.
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