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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. A daily intake of 1.5-2.4g plant stanols lowers cholesterol by 7-10% in 2-3 weeks. Each Benecol yogurt drink provides 2.0g of plant stanols, so 1 yogurt drink a day lowers cholesterol when consumed with a meal as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle, which includes your '5 a day'. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 1.5-3g plant stanols.
With just one Benecol yogurt drink a day you can lower your cholesterol in 2-3 weeks thanks to our unique plant stanols. Each bottle also contains an extra boost of heart healthy vitamin B1, which is shown to help maintain normal heart function.
Features: With Plant Stanols, Proven to Lower Cholesterol, With heart healthy vitamin B1, Low in saturated fat, One bottle a day to lower cholesterol, Cholesterol lowering yogurt drink with added plant stanols and blueberry flavour, No artificial colours or flavours, No preservatives, Suitable for vegetarians.
| Typical Values | Per 100g | Per 67.5g serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 219/52kcal 148kJ/35kcal | 148kJ/35kcal |
| Fat | 2.1g | 1.4g |
| of which saturates | 0.2g | 0.1g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.9g | 3.3g |
| of which sugars | 4.7g | 3.2g |
| Protein | 2.8g | 1.9g |
| Salt | 0.09g | 0.06g |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.51mg (46%RI) | 0.34mg (31%RI) |
| Plant stanols | 3.0g | 2.0g |
Storage: Keep Refrigerated. Preparation and Usage: Shake before drinking. Cooking guidelines: Shake well before drinking.
More than 3g of plant stanol per day is not recommended. Check with your doctor if you are taking cholesterol lowering medication. Benecol foods may not be nutritionally appropriate for pregnant or breast feeding women and children under five. Raised cholesterol is a major risk factor in the development of heart disease. Heart disease has multiple risk factors and you may need to change more than one to lower overall risk.
Ingredients: Yogurt (85%) (Skimmed Milk, Yogurt Cultures), Water, Plant Stanol Ester (Plant Stanols 3%), Blueberry Puree (1.8%), Sugar, Stabiliser (Pectin), Flavouring, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Sweetener (Sucralose), Vitamin B1.
Allergen Information: Contains Milk.