Benecol Smart Chews, Caramel, 120-Count Soft Chews

Benecol Smart Chews, Caramel, 120-Count Soft Chews

Benecol Smart Chews, Caramel, 120-Count Soft Chews
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Benecol Smart Chews, Caramel, 120-Count Soft Chews Details

Manufacturer: Benecol
Brand: Benecol
Release Date: 2007-03-12
Product features:
  • Start to lower your cholesterol in as little as 2 weeks with Benecol Smart Chews
  • Contains plant stanol esters, which are proven to reduce your LDL, or "bad" cholesterol
  • May be used by those taking statin medications for additional cholesterol lowering
  • Enjoy 2-4 delicious caramel chews twice a day with meals
  • More than 25 clinical studies validate the safety of plant stanol esters
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Customer Reviews of Benecol Smart Chews, Caramel, 120-Count Soft Chews

Customer Review: Well! You could knock me over with a feather!
Summary: 5 Stars

I have dealt with the cholesterol issue like everyone else here. I'll do everything to avoid the Statin poison...fish oil, olive oil, little red meat, exercise, although I'm all of 110lbs, have to watch it, as I loose to much weight, then get grief for that!!

OK here we go:

My good (HDL) has always been pretty good - anywhere from
70 but down to unfortunately 57 in '08 but that's still pretty good

2008 much to my horror on total and LDL

Total Chol
UP to 232 (highest I've ever had!)
Naughty LDL
UP to 157 (highest I've ever had!)
Nice HDL
UP to 57 (NOT best I've had/was once 70)
Tryglycerides
DOWN to 92 (Best I've had in some time)
Sweet ol' Glucose DOWN to 86 (best I've had for a while)

So, found this BENECOL stuff!! I have taken it for just maybe 3 weeks or slightly under - taking 2 with 2 meals

2009 Much to my joy, today Nov 18

Total Chol
dOWN TO 204 - CAN YOU BELIEVE IT??

LDL...WAIT FOR IT
DOWN TO 122 - CAN YOU BELIEVE IT??

HDL though
DOWN TO 53 (from 57 in '08)

Tryglycerides
UP TO 146 (from 92 in '08)

Glucose
UP TO 107 (from 86 in '08)

So.....a little set back on a couple of readings, but HDL/TRYG still in range, the Glucose did not seem to bother my Dr. and his assistant immediately went to the Benecol website and announced that they did contain a lot of sugar and could have contributed. I can deal with that, I can make other changes.

Other than those couple of little glitches - I AM OVER THE MOON!
The Dr. seemed pretty impressed and didn't suggest the dreaded Statin - I will continue on with these Sweet Little Gems and see what happens - I'm almost looking forward to my next blood tests next year - I might demand them earlier!!
Give it a go if you haven't already, for this short period of time I've taken it, I just can't believe the drop in numbers!

Description of Benecol Smart Chews, Caramel, 120-Count Soft Chews

BenecolŪ Smart Chews ~ Proven to Reduce Cholesterol
Take twice a day to Reduce Cholesterol
Feel in control with BenecolŪ Smart Chews, a delicious and convenient way to lower cholesterol. Enjoy two to four great-tasting chews a day with meals and you will start to see results in as little as two weeks!
About BenecolŪ Smart Chews
Plant Stanol Esters are derived from natural plant sources and found only in BenecolŪ products
Proven to reduce your LDL "bad" cholesterol
May be used by those taking statin medications for additional cholesterol lowering
Be sweet to yourself and your heart...BenecolŪ Smart Chews!
Join Club BenecolŪ
Take even more control over your healthy lifestyle and join Club BenecolŪ for more information about BenecolŪ Products. By signing up, you'll receive regular e-mail updates and Club member savings, new product information, and information on cholesterol management.
Products containing 0.7g or more of Plant Stanol Esters per serving taken twice a day with meals for a daily intake of at least 1.4g may reduce the risk of heart disease as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol. One BENECOLŪ Chew contains 0.7g of Plant Stanol Esters.


Enjoy the heart-healthy benefits of BenecolŪ Caramel Smart Chews.
BenecolŪ Smart Chews are a delicious, convenient, and safe way to help lower cholesterol. Each soft chew contains just 20 calories, while also containing 0.7 grams of plant stanol esters, an ingredient proven to reduce cholesterol.

Available in a delicious creamy caramel flavor, the chews are individually wrapped, and come in a convenient, 120-count resealable pouch. Take one to two great-tasting soft chews twice a day with meals or snacks and start lowering your cholesterol in as little as two weeks. Only available online, each chew provides one serving and and four grams of carbohydrates, and they can be used by those taking statin medication for additional cholesterol reduction.


 What is Cholesterol?

You already know that some cholesterol is good and some is bad. But did you know that there are clear guidelines for cholesterol levels for average Americans and newly established guidelines for high-risk patients?

Cholesterol is:

  • Produced by the liver and other organs and also furnished in the diet through such food as meats, poultry, fish and dairy products.
  • Required by the body to insulate nerves, make cell membranes, and produce certain hormones.
  • Carried through the body by lipoproteins in the blood.
Two Types of Cholesterol
The Good The Bad
HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) transports cholesterol from the body's tissues to the liver and other sites, where it may be broken down and excreted by the body. HDL cholesterol is commonly known as "good" cholesterol. LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) transports cholesterol from the liver to the rest of the body. LDL cholesterol is commonly known as "bad" cholesterol.

 How to Control Your Cholesterol

Many Americans have succeeded in lowering their LDL "bad" cholesterol through lifestyle changes. Eating right, exercising, and relaxing are some of the basic lifestyle changes you can make to improve your overall health. Your doctor can test your cholesterol level, or you can test yourself with a kit you can purchase at your pharmacy.

The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) identifies LDL cholesterol as the primary target of cholesterol management. Clinical research has shown that elevated LDL, the "bad" cholesterol, is the primary cause of coronary heart disease.

New Guidelines for High Risk Heart Patients Can Save Lives
Every year 1.2 million Americans have a new or repeat heart attack. A new set of guidelines has been released that specifically targets these high risk Americans. The new NCEP guideline determines that high-risk heart patients should lower their LDL "bad" cholesterol to a rock bottom 70. The previous NCEP guideline was 100.

LDL Cholesterol Level Guideline (mg/dl)
<100 (70 for high risk patients) Optimal
100-129 Near optimal/above optimal
130-159 Borderline high
160-189 High
>190 Very high
Total Cholesterol Level
<200 Desirable
200-239 Borderline High
>240 High
HDL Cholesterol Level
<40 Low
>60 High

 About the BenecolŪ Brand

The name BenecolŪ brings together Bene, meaning "good," and col for "cholesterol." Only BenecolŪ products have plant stanol esters, which have been proven to lower cholesterol.

Today, millions of people around the world are managing their cholesterol levels simply, effectively, and deliciously with the growing range of BenecolŪ products.

 BenecolŪ Smart Chews FAQ

How do BenecolŪ Smart Chews work?
BenecolŪ Smart Chews work just like BenecolŪ Spreads to help reduce cholesterol levels. For best results, it is recommended to take two chews twice per day with food, along with a low saturated fat, low cholesterol diet.

Have any clinical studies been done to support the efficacy of BenecolŪ Smart Chews?
Over 25 published clinical studies support the safety and efficacy of plant stanol esters, the cholesterol lowering ingredient contained in BenecolŪ Smart Chews. Based on the totality of this scientific evidence on the cholesterol-lowering efficacy of plant stanol esters, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows its use in various foods and supplement products including Benecol Smart Chews.

What is the safety profile of BenecolŪ Smart Chews?
Plant stanol esters, the unique dietary ingredient contained in BenecolŪ Smart Chews has an excellent safety profile. In fact, plant stanol esters have been consumed by millions of individuals in Finland since 1995 and in other European countries and the United States since 1999.

 Join Club BenecolŪ

Take even more control over your healthy lifestyle and join Club BenecolŪ for more information about BenecolŪ products. By signing up, you'll receive regular e-mail updates, as well as club member savings, new product information, and information on cholesterol management. Join today!

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