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Plant stanol ester has been shown to lower cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease.
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Are Benecol foods dairy free?
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Are Benecol foods suitable for vegans?
Are Benecol products low in saturated fat?
Are Benecol products suitable for everyone?
Are Benecol yogurts high in sugar?
Can I eat Benecol foods if I am taking cholesterol lowering medication?
Can I eat Benecol foods if I am taking cholesterol lowering medication?
Can I not get enough plant stanols in my everyday diet?
Can I still use Benecol products after their use and best before dates?
Can I stop taking my statin medication and start taking Benecol instead?
Can you cook with Benecol?
Can you freeze Benecol?
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Do Benecol products contain any trans fats?
Do plant stanols get absorbed by the body?
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Does plant stanol ester affect the absorption of fat soluble vitamins?
Does plant stanol ester have any side effects?
How can I get my cholesterol tested?
How do plant stanols work?
How does cholesterol get into our digestive system?
How many Benecol yogurt or soya drinks do I have to drink every day if I want to lower my cholesterol?
How many calories are in Benecol products?
How much Benecol do I have to eat to get the right daily amount of plant stanols?
How much Benecol spread do I have to eat every day if I want to lower my cholesterol?
How much does plant stanol ester reduce blood LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol levels?
How quickly can I lower my cholesterol levels by switching Benecol into my daily routine?
How will Benecol products fit into my routine?
How will I know if my cholesterol level is too high?
How will I know that the plant stanol ester in Benecol products is working?
I am taking Ezetrol cholesterol lowering medicine – will Benecol products help lower my cholesterol levels further?
I don’t want to take cholesterol lowering medication – can I eat Benecol products instead?
I’m eating a healthy diet – isn’t that enough to lower my cholesterol levels?
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Is Benecol good for you?
Is it worth eating Benecol products with added plant stanols if my cholesterol is within healthy limits?
Is plant stanol ester in Benecol products safe to eat?
Is the cholesterol lowering effect of Benecol products sustained over long periods of time?
Is there a minimum amount of plant stanols that I should have to lower my cholesterol?
Is there anyone who should avoid Benecol products containing stanols?
What are plant stanol esters?
What are plant stanols?
What are the Benecol foods made of?
What are the main types of cholesterol in our body?
What are the recommended levels for non-HDL, LDL, HDL and total cholesterol?
What happens if I eat more than the recommended daily intake of plant stanols?
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