All About Plant Sterols

Plant sterols are extracts of certain plants that are naturally present in a variety of food. Small amounts can be found in vegetables, fruits, and grains. Plant sterols are known to help block the absorption of cholesterol from the foods we eat as well as the cholesterol our bodies make naturally. In fact, more than 140 published clinical studies have proven plant sterols are able to actively help remove cholesterol and can significantly lower LDL or “bad” cholesterol as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol.

Because of this important research, the National Cholesterol Education Program’s guidelines include consumption of plant sterols each day, in addition to a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, for effective cholesterol lowering for adults with elevated cholesterol levels.

So what’s the best way to benefit from the power of plant sterols? Enjoy Promise activ™ SuperShots™ at least once a day with meals. They are the only drinks that provide two grams of plant sterols in a 3 fl. oz serving. For most people with diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol, daily intake of plant sterols with meals can help reduce LDL cholesterol by helping to actively remove cholesterol from the body.



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Promise® SuperShots® for cholesterol and Spreads
Foods containing at least 0.4g per serving of plant sterols eaten twice a day with meals for a total daily intake of at least 0.8 g, as part of a low saturated fat, low trans fat and low cholesterol diet, may reduce the risk of heart disease. A serving of Promise® SuperShots® provides 2.0g plant sterols. A serving of Promise activ® Spreads provides 1.0g plant sterols.

Promise® SuperShots® for blood pressure is a good source of potassium and low in sodium. Diets containing foods that are good sources of potassium and low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke

Promise® Buttery Spreads
Promise® Buttery Spread can help maintain a healthy heart when eaten instead of butter or margarine, as part of a diet low in saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol. Promise® Buttery Spread contains 8g total fat and 1.5g saturated fat per serving. It can be used in the preparation of heart healthy recipes when substituted for butter or margarine.

The Promise® website is intended to provide general information for healthy people. If you have heart disease or related conditions, (such as diabetes, obesity or high blood pressure) or if you have questions about your heart health or your health in general, please see your doctor.