About half of Canadian adults have high cholesterol, and many among them have a family history of this condition. This affects the health of their heart, because too much cholesterol in the blood clogs arteries and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. This juice is intended for people who wish to either reduce a high cholesterol level or to prevent cholesterol absorption.

The plant sterols, also called phytosterols, are found in small quantities in fruits and vegetables, vegetable oils, nuts and grains. Their role in reducing cholesterol has been demonstrated by more than 80 scientific studies.

Healthy competition

How do plant sterols work? They have a chemical structure similar to that of cholesterol. In the small intestine, sterols and cholesterol compete. When plant sterols are present, bad cholesterol gets absorbed less in the blood stream. Unabsorbed cholesterol is excreted by the body, thus reducing "bad" cholesterol.

Should we consume a lot?

As part of a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle, consuming two to three servings of food fortified with plant sterols or 2 g of plant sterols a day could help reduce "bad" cholesterol by up to 10%. OASIS Health Break CholestPrevent is a juice blend with all-natural ingredients.