Plant stanol esters are the unique dietary ingredient in BENECOL? Spreads. They are proven to lower cholesterol levels. The plant stanol esters in BENECOL? Spreads are made from naturally occurring oils found in plants such as soy and even in pine trees.

Plant stanol esters reduce the absorption (inhibit the uptake) of cholesterol in the digestive tract resulting in lower serum low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and total cholesterol levels. Plant stanol esters do not affect high-density lipoprotein or triglyceride levels. See similar questions...

Clinical studies have demonstrated that plant stanols are virtually unabsorbed by the body. Plant stanol esters are broken down into stanol and ester components. The stanol is excreted from the body while the fatty acids are absorbed and broken down just like other dietary fats. See similar questions...

No. Plant stanol esters and olestra are completely different and are intended for completely different purposes. Plant stanol esters are the ingredient contained in BENECOL? Spreads that promotes healthy cholesterol levels. Olestra is a fat substitute. It is intended to reduce calories, and the calories from fat in foods (such as potato chips and crackers). Yes. See similar questions...

No, they are first broken down into the stanol and ester components. Plant stanols are virtually unabsorbed and are excreted. They do not accumulate in the body. The fatty acid ester component is digested and metabolized just like other dietary fats. See similar questions...

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. One serving (one tablespoon) of BENECOL? Spread contains 0.85 grams of plant stanol ester (0.5 grams of plant stanol). See similar questions...

One tablespoon of BENECOL? Spread contains 0.85 grams of plant stanol esters (0.5 grams of plant stanol). See similar questions...

No. In clinical studies side effects with plant stanol esters were comparable to placebo. The safety of BENECOL? Spreads is supported by over 25 published clinical studies. Millions of people have consumed BENECOL? Spreads since they were launched in Finland in 1995 and the U.S. in 1999. See similar questions...

Only henna leaves have dye, and the highest content is in the leaf petiole. There is no dye in the bark, twigs, or rootstock of Lawsonia inermis, and certainly not different colors such as black. The roots of henna are never harvested for dye, as henna is a small tree that is kept in production for many years. Though henna is grown in many different countries, the henna dye molecule is always the same red orange. See similar questions...

Dig a hole large enough in the soil to fit the whole root comfortably, pat down the soil well and water. Fertilize the soil. See similar questions...

We use only Grade "A" tree ripened fruits. They are wild harvested, naturally farmed or organically grown. We process these fruits following traditional Hawaiian methods in the highest standard FDA compliant facilities for your quality assurance. See similar questions...

ABREVA® is the only non-prescription cold sore medication approved by the FDA to shorten healing time and the duration of symptoms. ABREVA® contains 10% Docosanol, a unique patented active ingredient that, during a cold sore outbreak, helps to protect healthy cells from the cold sore infection. See similar questions...

Here is why our products are used, approved, prescribed and recommended by naturopathic physicians and holistic practitioners. After you read the enclosed information you will see what sets The Vital Image products apart from any other. The extraction process then starts. This step may take from months to years, depending on the herbs. When the extracts are brimming with nutrients we continue with the Charging, formulation and blending of The Vital Image products. See similar questions...

Frutels provides a targeted group of supplements for supporting your body's natural defenses against the internal causes of acne.* Research contributing to the development of Frutels was published in journals such as the Cochrane Review, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Clinical Medicine, the British Journal of Dermatology, and Lancet, among others. See similar questions...

Our products are uniquely-tastier than traditional gluten free foods presently made. Our products satisfy the needs for those folks who must maintain a medically required lifestyle, free of WBRO as well as those who choose our product for other reasons and for anyone who enjoys good food. All will enjoy what we manufacture!! See similar questions...

We recommend that you stay with only one brand of products such as Medifast. Each product line is developed to maximize the nutrient levels your body requires. Mixing different product brands may cause you to be deficient in some nutrient. During the first week or so on the program, some people experience diarrhea from the body's adjustment to the concentration of nutrients in the supplements. This will usually subside after a few days. See similar questions...

SiteAdvisor complements and enhances your existing security software. Our software specializes in detecting complex threats which traditional security products often miss, including adware installations, online scams and sites which send you excessive e-mail. SiteAdvisor also warns you before you interact with a dangerous Web site. Traditional security products tend to focus on trying to clean up problems after they occur. See similar questions...

We cater to the needs of all sizes of organizations. We realize that each organization has different requirements. We have different software especially designed to suit different organizations. Medicus is best suited for larger organizations like a hospital, Capsule for polyclinics and Synapse for small clinics. See similar questions...

REGULAR SEARCH: the regular search is found at the top left of all plant database pages. Here, you can search by a plant's common name and botanical name. Simply type in the name and press the "go" button to return your results. ADVANCED SEARCH: the advanced search is a very popular and useful feature. Here, you can use search filters to find plants that meet your specific criteria. See similar questions...