In clinical trials there was no evidence of weight gain with the use of BENECOL? Spreads. BENECOL? Spreads should be used in place of the regular spreads your patients are currently using, such as their usual spreads, butter, or margarine, and as part of a healthy diet with proper exercise.

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

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.

Phytosterolemia is an extremely rare inherited disease caused by a high rate of absorption of plant sterols in the intestine and reduced biliary removal of plant sterols from the liver. Plant stanols, like those found in BENECOL? Spreads, are virtually unabsorbed by humans.

Weight change is usually minimal (body fat composition increases in the breast and hips sometimes - adding curves). Appetite may be increased during the first few months of pill use. To prevent weight gain, decrease fats and increase fruits and vegetables in your diet and exercise regularly. ^ Contraceptive FAQ | ^ Top

Enough to account for the baby, the placenta, and some amniotic fluid-about 35 lbs. Ask your obstetrician.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When it comes to quitting smoking, weight gain is the #1 concern of women and the #2 concern of men. Even if you do gain a bit, it's nothing compared to all the good things you're doing for yourself. If you continue to gain weight after a few months, try to analyze what you're doing differently. Reduce your fat intake, choose healthy snacks, and increase your physical activity to burn off the extra calories. Drink lots of water.

The following answer is from the IFIC, International Food Information Council Foundation, 1100 Connecticut Avenue, N. W. Suite 430, Washington, DC 20036. (reference in bibliography, Part 8)] Because sugars taste pleasant and humans are born with a preference for a sweet taste, scientists have speculated that eating sugars may lead to overeating and thereby obesity.

You have to eat more calories each day than you burn up in basic metabolic functions and activity. If you eat 500 extra calories every day (about one hamburger or restaurant sandwich or milkshake), you will gain about one pound per week, providing your thyroid gland and digestive tract are normal and healthy -- and providing you don't exercise more and burn off those extra calories.

Pregnancy weight gain depends upon your baseline height and weight. The bulk of the weight gain in pregnancy is blood volume and that increases by two thirds in a normal pregnancy. Taller, larger framed women should gain more weight than smaller women. The oft-quoted recommended weight gain of 25 pounds actually applies to the average woman who is 5'4" tall.

Why would anyone want to be long a $55 call and short a $60 call? Let's continue with the same quotes we used last week: bit - maybe 5 points or so. Your first instinct may be to buy the $55 call for $3.25. If you do, you have no limit on your upside potential; but on the other hand, you could lose $3.25 if the stock closes below $55 at expiration. But if you think the stock is only going to move up slightly, why not buy the $55 call and sell the $60 call? Your net debit will be $2.