FUTUREBIOTICS CHOLESTEROL BALANCE 90 VC (P,T)

Cholesterol balance is a key indicator of cardiovascular health. Maintaining a healthy cholesterol balance between "bad" low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and "good" high-density lipoprotein (HDL) is essential for heart health.* Contributing factors to unhealthy cholesterol levels include heredity,diet, age, gender and stress. Truth is, many people may need additional strategies for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.*

Dietary

• Take Futurebiotics CholesterolBalance and eat food high in fiber such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes and choose low-fat dairy products.
• Read labels and avoid foods high in saturated fat. Avoid unhealthy fats in cooking; grill or bake.
• Choose fish, lean meats and other quality sources of protein.
• Take a complete multi-vitamin and Omega-3 supplement every day.

Physical Activity

• Experts agree that 30 minutes of activity every day can contribute to healthy cholesterol balance.

Complementary Therapies

• Stress may play a role in raising cholesterol by affecting your choices to overeat or to eat foods high in fat or by smoking. There are several quick ways to help alleviate stress during the day, including visualization and deep breathing techniques.
• Education-the more you know the better chance you have of reducing the risk of high cholesterol.

Do's and Don'ts

• Diabetics are at greater risk for heart disease and should be extra vigilant in having their cholesterol checked.
• Know your family's health history and help reduce your risk of high cholesterol and heart disease.
• Take your supplements and any prescribed medications as directed.
• Smoking has been shown to raise LDL cholesterol levels and speed up atherosclerosis.