Our great-tasting Flora pro.activ cholesterol-lowering range is perfect if you want to lower your cholesterol and follow a healthy diet and lifestyle. The plant sterols, in Flora pro.activ products are proven to help actively reduce your cholesterol, which is a major risk in developing heart disease.*
* As heart disease has multiple risk factors, you may need to improve more than one to reduce your overall risk.
Endorsed by the World Heart Federation, Flora pro.activ has been proven to help you maintain a healthy heart.
Why is lowering cholesterol important?
Cholesterol plays a vital role in the day-to-day functioning of your body. However, too much cholesterol in your blood can affect your heart health. Raised cholesterol can cause the build up of fatty deposits in your arteries, putting stress on your heart. Find out more in our Cholesterol Advice section.
Does Flora pro.activ really work?
Flora pro.activ foods contain plant sterols, which are clinically proven to significantly lower bad (LDL) cholesterol by 10% and a further 5% when moving to a healthy diet and lifestyle. Over 40 studies to date have shown that Flora pro.activ foods actively combat cholesterol.
How does Flora pro.activ work?
Flora pro.activ contains plant sterols. These are naturally found in vegetable oils, fruits and vegetables and they work by partly blocking absorption of cholesterol from the gut. Independent clinical trials confirm that eating plant sterols can significantly lower bad (LDL) cholesterol in three weeks, when moving to a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Who can use Flora pro.activ?
Flora pro.activ is suitable if you’re following a healthy diet and lifestyle to lower your cholesterol or if you’re using cholesterol-lowering medication, like statins.
You should always ask your GP for advice on your cholesterol-lowering treatment, including whether Flora pro.activ foods are suitable for you. They may not be nutritionally appropriate for pregnant and breastfeeding women or children under five.
How do I use Flora pro.activ foods?
Use them like any other spread, milk or yogurt. Our spreads can be used on bread or melted onto potatoes, but like other low-fat spreads, they’re not suitable for cooking. For best results, Flora pro.activ foods should be consumed at meal times.
What happens if I forget to use them?
Missing out on Flora pro.activ foods for a day or two won’t matter too much. But if your cholesterol is at a new, lower level and you want to keep it that way, you should eat them regularly as part of a varied balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
Do I still need to eat a healthy diet?
Yes. Flora pro.activ should be used as part of a diet that’s low in saturated fat and salt, and rich in fibre, fruits and vegetables. Other parts of your lifestyle, like not smoking, keeping physically active and reducing stress are also important.
