Name: Benecol Light Spread
Brand: British Chemist
Rating: 4.8 (1174 reviews)

Benecol Light Spread

Case Size: 500g

£5.85 inc. VAT

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Description

This Benecol spread contains plant stanols shown to lower cholesterol. By enjoying 3 servings of 10g daily you can lower your cholesterol in 2-3 weeks.

Uses / Instructions

Fat spread 35% 500g. With added plant stanols. Storage: Keep chilled. Best before: see top of pack. Recycling Information Lid - Recycle; Tub - Recycle Package Type Tub

Warnings

Plant stanol ester has been shown to lower cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. A daily intake of 1.5-2.4g plant stanols lowers cholesterol by 7-10% in 2-3 weeks. Consume 3 servings daily (2g of plant stanols) to give you the effect as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle, including your '5 a day'. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 1.5-3g plant stanols. More than 3g of plant stanols per day is not recommended. Check with your doctor if you are taking cholesterol lowering medication. Benecol? foods are not intended for people who do not need to control their blood cholesterol. Benecol foods may not be nutritionally appropriate for pregnant or breast feeding women and children under five years old. Heart disease has multiple risk factors and you may need to change more than one to lower overall risk.

Side Effects

See packaging/patient information leaflet for details.

Ingredients

Water, Rapeseed Oil, Plant Stanol Ester (Plant Stanols 6.6g/100g), Responsibly sourced Palm Oil, Modified Starch, Salt (0.8%), Whey Powder (Milk), Emulsifiers (Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Lecithin), Natural Flavourings, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Colour (Carotenes), Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, RSPO -Certified Contains Milk