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Page 52 The Willner Window: Catalog & Newsletter, Autumn 2020 Since 1911 • Willner Chemists: The Nutritional Supplement Professionals 2 grams of WD liquid plant sterols was as effective as 3.4 grams plant sterol esters. 6 WD liquid plant sterols have also been shown in clinical research to support general metabolic and cardiovascular wellness, and they are safe and well tolerated. 6,7 PLANT STEROLS COMPLEMENT CHOLESTEROL- LOWERING MEDICATIONS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS Statin medications are commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol. While statins, either from your healthcare provider or in the form of Red Yeast Rice supplements, can reduce cholesterol levels, many people do not reach their target goals or cannot tolerate them. 8,9,10,11 The good news, is that plant sterols can be taken along with statins. In fact, research shows that adding sterols to a statin regimen provides additional cholesterol-lowering benefit. 8,12,13,14 (Note that Zetia ® , also known as ezetimibe, is not recommended with plant sterols. 15 ) WD PLANT STEROLS OFFER OPTIONS AND CONVENIENCE. Cholesterol problems can affect anyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, and family history. Yet because high cholesterol has no symptoms, most people don’t know that their levels are high. A simple blood test can tell you if you have high cholesterol. In addition to being physically active and managing your diet, supplementing with safe and effective WD plant sterols can help you reduce your levels if they’re high or keep them low. WD plant sterols are also convenient. You can add a single serving to your favorite foods or beverages without adding extra calories. BY GRETCHEN VANNICE, MS, RDN © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED About the author: Gretchen Vannice has a Master’s in Nutrition Science and is a registered dietitian nutritionist. She specializes in omega-3 research and natural health. Director of Nutrition Education and Research for Wiley’s Finest, she has authored several academic publications, including the national paper on dietary fats for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She is also author of Making Sense of Omega-3s: The Good Fats . Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical advice. Since plant sterols work with our bodies to naturally eliminate cholesterol, some people choose this plant- based option first. But it’s important to remember that the key to getting results with plant sterols is consuming at least 2,000 mg per day. Of course, communicating with your healthcare provider is always recommended. SUMMARY Keeping our cholesterol levels healthy is important for our heart health. Plant sterols offer both an alternative to cholesterol-lowering medications or a supplement to them. New WD plant sterols are a natural and effective choice. NEW, WD PLANT STEROLS DELIVER 2,000 MG IN EACH SERVING. THIS IS THE RECOMMENDED DAILY AMOUNT FOR LOWERING CHOLESTEROL. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 3.20 1 Gupta AK, et al. QJM 2011;104(4):301-318. 2 Demonty I, et al. J Nutr 2009;139:271-284. 3 Willems JI, et al. Food and Chem Tox 2013:48-53. 4 Trautwein EA, et al. Nutrients 2018;10:1262. 5 National Cholesterol Education Panel. National Institutes of Health 2001:01-3670. 6 Shaghaghi MA, et al. J Func Foods 2014;6:280-289. 7 Nutrartis, personal communication Vega,G. Publication pending 2020. 8 Edwards JE, Moore, RA. BMC Fam Pract 2003;4:18. 9 Krahenbuhl S, et al. Drugs 2016;76(12):1175-1190. 10 Nanna MG, et al. J Am Heart Assoc 2018;7(10). e008546. 11 Banach M, et al. Pharmacol Res 2015;99:329-336. 12 Simons LA. Am J Cardiol 2002;90:737-740. 13 Han S, et al. Sci Rep 2016;6:31337. 14 Gylling H, et al. Athero 2014;232(2):346-360. 15 US Dept Health and Human Services. Medline: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a603015.html REFERENCES