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Do you know your number?

1 in 2 Irish Adults have high cholesterol* – so you might know your number, but does your loved one?
What’s your Number 2023 Ts and Cs

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**based on a survey carried out by Benecol® with Bounce Insights in September 2023. This was a survey launched to 1000 recipients between the ages of 22 – 65+ male and female across all provinces in ROI in which 52.3% of respondents answered ‘high’ when asked if they have had their cholesterol tested, was their cholesterol level ‘low’ or ‘high’. High was described as any number above 5 for total CHL levels and ‘low’ was described as anywhere below 5 on total CHL level.

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Understand your cholesterol number

mmol/l

Fill above your LDL cholesterol value.

This is a general guide.  The levels you should aim for might be different depending on your own circumstances:  speak to your HCP

Well done! Your cholesterol levels are just right.

Remember to keep up the good work with healthy habits in eating and exercise.

Your cholesterol levels are close or above the target levels.

If you do not have other risk factors related to cardiovascular diseases, you can influence your cholesterol levels by changing your diet.

Your cholesterol levels are dangerously high.

It’s time for you to book a visit to your physician for further evaluation of your risk level and potential need for medication

Basic facts on cholesterol

A small amount of cholesterol is necessary for your physical wellbeing but excess can be harmful. Your body produces the cholesterol it needs through your liver. Many foods are rich in cholesterol, such as meat, fatty cheese, butter and eggs.

LDL cholesterol or low-density lipoprotein transfers cholesterol from your liver to your tissues but the higher the amount of cholesterol in your blood, the bigger the probability that cholesterol gets deposited in the artery walls.

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A nutritious and diversified diet and daily exercise both support your holistic wellbeing.
Have you already discovered our delicious new Benecol plant based OAT-range?

Remember to enjoy your food with your delicious, heart healthy recipes:

Asian Fish & Greens

Bircher Muesli

Blueberry-Cardamom Nice Cream

Your cholesterol levels are close or above the target levels. If you do not have other risk factors related to cardiovascular diseases, you can influence your cholesterol levels by changing your diet. Let Benecol help you on your journey: join the Benecol community and receive a food diary for planning your new healthy lifestyle! Receive healthy news from Benecol! 

Read more on cholesterol:

Basics in Cholesterol

Foods to Lower Cholesterol

Top tips for reducing cholesterol

Remember that healthy diet is still a key feature of cholesterol management. A nutritious and diversified diet and daily exercise both support your holistic wellbeing, even if you end up needing medical care. Let Benecol help you on your journey: join the Benecol community and receive a food diary for planning your new healthy lifestyle! Receive healthy news from Benecol! 

Read more on cholesterol

Basics in Cholesterol

Foods to Lower Cholesterol

Top tips for reducing cholesterol

You can lower your cholesterol in as little as 2-3 weeks

It’s easier than it sounds! Simply eating Benecol foods each day as part of your healthy diet can lower your cholesterol by 7–10% within three weeks, thanks to the plant stanols in these foods.*

Why not order our newsletter – by keeping you informed on all the latest in healthy eating, cholesterol lowering and Benecol offer, you can improve your health with small steps.

*When 1.5–2.4g of plant stanols are consumed daily as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle
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