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benecol Clinical nutrition A soy based plant sterol-rich proprietary margarine available in Finland, which ↓ serum cholesterol. Cf Isoflavone, Nutraceutical, Soy, Textured vegetable protein. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Just don't confuse it with Benecol and Take Control, which are made with plant sterols that are proven to lower cholesterol. Sandler is responsible for the global marketing of the company's products, including Splenda, Viactiv, Lactaid, and Benecol, in addition to branding and driving on a global scale many of the company's new products. Studies have shown that two tablespoons a day of plant extract margarine (look for Benecol and Take Control) can reduce low-density lipoprotein levels (the bad cholesterol) by 10%, which is why the broader claim, that these foods can reduce your risk of coronary disease, is now being permitted. |
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