The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III) Guidelines recommend 2 grams of plant stanols (3.4 grams of plant stanol esters) as part of a daily diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol to help reduce the risk of heart disease. This amount can be obtained by enjoying 4 servings of BENECOL? Spread. If you recommend more than 2 servings of BENECOL? Spread per day, we suggest your patients use BENECOL? Light Spread.

The American Dietetic Association (ADA) recommends that Americans get 25 - 35 grams of dietary fiber each day. However, most Americans average only half this amount. Incorporating Benefiber® as part of a healthy diet can help ensure adequate fiber intake.

There is no evidence to indicate that BENECOL? Spreads will interfere with any medications. We have evaluated for possible drug interaction in clinical studies but found no evidence of such interactions. No interactions have been reported in the literature.

Yes. Published studies report the safety and efficacy of plant stanol ester intake in children on diet therapy for the management of high cholesterol.

The safety of BENECOL? Spreads is supported by more than 25 published clinical studies. Plant stanol esters, the beneficial dietary ingredient in BENECOL? Spreads, have an excellent safety profile. BENECOL? Spreads have been consumed by millions of people since their 1995 launch in Finland.

There is no clinical evidence to indicate that BENECOL? Spreads will interfere with any medications. In clinical studies using BENECOL? Spreads, a number of subjects were using medications, but no drug interactions were reported. Additionally, no drug interactions have been reported in the medical literature.

No. BENECOL? Spreads are not drugs. They contain plant stanol esters, are available without a prescription, and may be found in your local grocery store.

Yes. Studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of plant stanol esters in blocking the absorption of cholesterol in individuals with diabetes. Individuals with diabetes should refer to the package for nutritional information related to BENECOL? Spreads, or speak with a healthcare professional about how to incorporate BENECOL? Spreads into their individualized dietary regimen.

BENECOL? Spreads are appropriate for all people who are concerned about their cholesterol levels. People with elevated cholesterol levels need to consult a doctor to find out if cholesterol-lowering medication is appropriate for them.

A15. National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) recommends 600-950 micrograms (μg) of Vitamin A (Retinol) for adults per day - 600 μg for males and pregnant as well as non-pregnant females, and 950 μg during lactation. Thus, mother's intake of VA should be higher during breastfeeding as breast milk is the source of Vitamin A for the baby. Infants require 350 μg and children in the age group of 1-3 years require 400 mg of Vitamin A per day.

For PHENOLMENAL! Balance?, we recommend one-to-two ounces per day, and BalanceDrops? as desired. Keep in mind, however, that extreme over-consumption of any product could have negative effects.

Although you can access your program at anytime, by just simply logging into our web-site, we recommend you to print your program for reference use for two reasons: Secondly, and most importantly, since new scientific data comes almost every day, the program that we recommend might slightly change. You might find this to be confusing. Some supplements may interact with other supplements. Our computer program optimizes and eliminates all possible negative interactions from the final result.

The recommended one teaspoon of sole solution per day is a general guideline for adults which can be adjusted a bit according to ones own feeling. It’s not a question of “more is better,” but rather the intake of the frequency pattern of the sole that is important. One drop of the sole would be sufficient. With the teaspoon, you will also cover all the necessary minerals and trace elements. For children, a few drops are sufficient.

Using a resource like the Diabetes Food Pyramid can help keep not only carb totals in line but also provide guidelines on healthy portions of all foods.

Keeping your daily intake of carbohydrates consistent helps to keep your blood sugar from going too high or too low during the day.

The FDA has authorized use of a health claim stating that "Products containing 0.7 grams or more of Plant Stanol Esters per serving taken twice a day with meals for a daily intake of at least 1.4 grams may reduce the risk of heart disease as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol." Four servings of BENECOL? Spreads per day can deliver a total of 2 grams of plant stanols (3.4 grams of plant stanol esters) daily, the level of plant stanols recommended by the NCEP Guidelines.

Yes, BENECOL® Spreads can be used in conjunction with a low fat diet to provide additional cholesterol lowering benefit versus diet alone. Plant Stanol Esters affect biliary as well as dietary cholesterol absorption. A clinical study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 1999; 69:403-410, examined the use of plant stanol ester spread in subjects who were on a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet similar in fat content to a Step II diet.

BENECOL? Spreads are certified kosher. They bear the Circle U P (Parve) symbol. They are not certified kosher for Passover.

BENECOL? Spreads are foods and not drugs. They are used as part of a dietary approach and have been proven to reduce cholesterol. Two to four servings of BENECOL® Spreads per day with meals, added to a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.

In clinical studies, side effects with plant stanol esters were comparable to placebo. Plant stanol esters have an excellent safety profile. This safety record is further supported by ten years of experience with plant stanol esters consumed as BENECOL? Spread.