There are many ways you can help lower your cholesterol. One of those ways is to increase the amount of viscous soluble fibre in your diet - Metamucil is made with 100% natural source psyllium fibre, one of the richest sources of soluble fibre available. Metamucil (Powders and Capsules Plus Calcium) is the first leading non-prescription fibre therapy product indicated to lower cholesterol.
Metamucil Powders and Capsules Plus Calcium taken as directed in conjunction with a low-fat diet, can help reduce mild to moderately elevated cholesterol levels. If you are considering use of Metamucil as part of a cholesterol-lowering program, please consult a doctor first1.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation recommends these other healthy habits as well:
Metamucil - Eating right - Limit eating foods that are high in saturated fats
Eating right.
Limit eating foods that are high in saturated fats (i.e. red meats and high fat dairy).
Eat foods that are high in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats regularly (vegetable oils, nuts and fish).
Avoid foods that contain trans-fats (i.e. fast food and pre-made food).
Aim to have your diet include items from the four food groups: vegetables and fruit, whole-grain products, lower-fat milk products and alternatives, and lower-fat meat and alternatives.
Metamucil - Becoming smoke free - Smoking increases the bad cholesterol (LDL) in your blood and promotes the build-up of plaque in the arteries.
Becoming smoke free.
Smoking increases the bad cholesterol (LDL) in your blood and promotes the build-up of plaque in the arteries.
Metamucil - Getting off the couch - Being physically active will help in lowering your cholesterol levels.
Getting off the couch.
Being physically active will help in lowering your cholesterol levels.
Metamucil - Testing your cholesterol - Ask your doctor if you should get your cholesterol level checked to find out whether or not you have elevated cholesterol
Testing your cholesterol.
Ask your doctor if you should get your cholesterol level checked to find out whether or not you have elevated cholesterol.
For more information, please visit www.heartandstroke.ca 1 Results may vary. Consult a doctor if you are considering the use of this product as part of a cholesterol-lowering program
*Metamucil Powders and Capsules plus Calcium lower mildly to moderately elevated cholesterol levels when taken with a low fat diet.
Be sure this product is right for you. Always read and follow the label. Use as directed.
