The stats on Benecol^® and statins

You may already have read recent newspaper reports about the increased prescription of statins across the UK. GPs are now being urged to check the records of everyone aged between 40 and 75, and prescribe preventative medication for all those who are at high risk of heart related problems within the next ten years.

At present, more than four million people take statins to reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease. The drug is medically proven to reduce the likelihood of heart related problems by almost 25%.

The new proposals will mean that over a million people will be newly prescribed statins - which should prevent more than 15,000 heart related problems every year.

Combining the recommended daily amount of Benecol® with statins will have a more impressive effect on your cholesterol level than using either independently. This is because Benecol® contains the active ingredient plant stanol - a naturally occurring substance found in plants like corn, wheat and rye. These plant stanols have been scientifically proven in over 30 gold standard clinical trials to lower cholesterol, when taken in the right quantities as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Plant stanol ester complements the cholesterol-lowering effects of statins - so if you take statins regularly at the same time as taking the recommended daily amount of Benecol®, you'll be able to reduce your levels of 'bad' (LDL) cholesterol by an additional 10% on top of the lowering achieved by statins alone.

You can find more information about our recommended serving suggestions and the science behind Benecol® elsewhere on this website. But it seems the message is clear - with the possibilities opened up by the combination of Benecol® and statins, there are more opportunities than ever before for you to take control of your cholesterol.