Why You Shouldn't Ignore Cholesterol

Why You Shouldn't Ignore Cholesterol

Why you shouldn't ignore cholesterol

Cholesterol is not a myth. It's actually one of the most extensively studied risk factors for heart and vascular disease, with incredibly consistent findings that the lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol is, the better. 

Studies show that 37% of seniors don't take the statins they are prescribed. We understand why not everyone wants to take lipid-lowering drugs. But, some patients should be on statins, after all they can be life-saving for people with heart disease or diabetes. But even people without heart disease or diabetes who have let their statin prescriptions lapse should not simply ignore high LDL numbers and hope for the best. If they do, they’re risking their heart health. A rise in LDL level is associated with a similar rise in heart disease risk. And that association is stronger when LDL is elevated for a long time.

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Beyond statins, there are solutions! Nutrition is a powerful and effective tool, as we've proven in our clinical trial. Some participants saw cholesterol lowering results of up to 40% drops in LDL in just 30 days! You can read more customer testimonials here.

Combining the right food ingredients in the right amounts to achieve meaningful cholesterol reduction can be challenging.  We took the guesswork out to make it easy.  Every serving of every product delivers the precise amounts of whole food fiber, plant sterols, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids known to impact cholesterol levels and help you achieve results. All you have to do is eat two servings a day by replacing something you’re eating now. It’s really that easy!

And whether you get there through medications, diet or a favorable genetic blueprint, lower LDL levels are associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular events.

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