Sentences with phrase «plant sterols reduces»

[9] One study showed that consuming 2 g of plant sterols reduces the concentration of LDL - C in individuals with hypercholesterolemia by more than 10 % after 12 months.

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Sanitarium also says it is the first cereal product in Australia to «harness plant sterols to effectively reduce cholesterol levels over four weeks with just two biscuits consumed daily».

The version of Weet - Bix contains plant sterols which reduce LDL, or «bad» cholesterol.

Consumption of an Oil Composed of Medium Chain Triacyglycerols, Phytosterols, and N - 3 Fatty Acids Improves Cardiovascular Risk Profile in Overweight Women: Functional oil blend of medium chain triglycerides, Omega 3s (found in flaxseed and cod liver oils), and plant sterols (found in hi - oleic sunflower oil) is effective in reducing risk of cardiovascular disease in women.

Consumption of a Functional Oil Rich in Phytosterols and Medium - Chain Triglyceride Oil Improves Plasma Lipid Profiles in Men: Functional oil blend of medium chain triglycerides, Omega 3s (found in flaxseed and cod liver oils), and plant sterols (found in hi - oleic sunflower oil) is more effective than olive oil in reducing risk of cardiovascular disease in men.

Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants, plant sterols, phytochemicals, and potassium, which are all thought to reduce the risk of heart disease, an added benefit of a plant - based diet!

According to make studies, plant sterols are compounds, which help reduce cholesterol absorption.

Plant Sterols and Stanols Phytosterols and stanols are structurally similar to cholesterol and reduce cholesterol absorption by displacing cholesterol.

In this study of 12 patients with elevated LDL cholesterol levels, a diet containing almonds and other nuts, plant sterols (also found in nuts), and soluble fiber (in high amounts in beans, oats, pears) reduced blood levels of all LDL fractions including small dense LDL (the type that most increases risk for cardiovascular disease) with near maximal reductions seen after only 2 weeks.

Avocado is an excellent source of monounsaturated fatty acids and plant sterols that can help to reduce cholesterol.

Plant sterols and beta - sitosterol in particular have been shown to naturally and effectively reduce harmful cholesterol levels.

Eating a diet high in plant sterols may reduce the incidence of heart disease.

In this study of 12 patients with elevated LDL cholesterol levels, a diet containing almonds and other nuts, plant sterols (also found in nuts), soy protein, and soluble fiber (in high amounts in beans, oats, pears) reduced blood levels of all LDL fractions including small dense LDL (the type that most increases risk for cardiovascular disease) with near maximal reductions seen after only 2 weeks.

Some other ways of reducing hs - CRP: • exercise & weight loss and diets: • low in saturated fat • low in glycemic index • high in vegetable & fruit intake • high in plant sterols (nuts & seeds), soy protein, viscous fibers (eggplant, okra, oats, barley), and almonds • EPA & DHA • vitamin C

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, which found that, as part of a diet rich in heart healthy foods such as soy, viscous fiber and plant sterols, almonds can reduce cholesterol levels as much as first generation statin drugs.

So, the difference in plant and animal - based foods must be either due to a lower percentage of protein, which might reduce IGF - 1 production, or due to some accompanying factor in the food such as sterols in animal products vs. phytosterols in plants, which have a different chemical structure such as their extra ethyl group on their side - chain.

These kinds of cholesterol - reducing plant chemicals are broadly referred to as «plant sterols» and have been shown to decrease levels of bad cholesterol known as LDL when combined with adequate fiber and protein.