Lowers cholesterol after a minimum of 3 weeks*

Most of the cholesterol in your body is absorbed from food. What doesn't get absorbed is passed through your body. Plant sterols have a similar shape and structure to cholesterol molecules, so your body will absorb them in the same way. Unlike cholesterol, plant sterols are harmless and don't collect in your arteries.

By including 2-3 grams of plant sterols in your daily diet, you'll reduce the amount of cholesterol that your body absorbs and thereby improve your overall heart health.

The Heart Foundation recommends a daily intake of 2-3 grams of plant sterols. Every cup (250 mL) of HeartActive has 0.8 g of plant sterols, so a minimum of 2 cups (500 mL) a day will provide recommended amount.

In order for plant sterols to lower the absorption of LDL cholesterol in your body, you must consume them every day. But you don't have to drink it - we've put together a collection of delicious recipes to make it easy to get your two cups a day.

An ongoing diet that includes HeartActive can help with ongoing cholesterol management. Be sure to consult a nutritionist or dietician for a personalised plan.

Yes. In general, the effect of plant sterols will be in addition to cholesterol lowering medication. However, people on cholesterol lowering medications should first review the use of plant sterol enriched foods with their GP, to maximise how they can effectively be combined.

Cholesterol is a type of fat that is found in most of the cells in our body and is produced by our livers or is absorbed from food. There are two types of cholesterol: high density lipoproteins (HDL known as 'good cholesterol') and low density lipoproteins (LDL often referred to as 'bad cholesterol').

A high concentration of bad cholesterol in the blood is known to be a leading cause for heart disease and stroke.

Your regular health check-ups will include a cholesterol test. Those with total cholesterol levels of 5.5 mmol/L are considered to be at greater risk for heart disease and ailments. According to the Australian Heart Foundation, about half of Australians have cholesterol levels about 5.0 mmol/L and should consider better cholesterol management.

Permeate is a watery by-product of milk processing. Some dairy companies add it in to milk to dilute the protein levels. HeartActive is permeate-free. Not adding permeate simplifies the milk manufacturing process and delivers milk which is less processed and closer to how it is on the farm.

Diet can play an important role in lowering your cholesterol. In addition to foods with plant sterols, like HeartActive milk, a diet rich in high-fibre like oats, fish and omega-3 fatty acids as well as walnuts, almonds and other nuts can also help lower your cholesterol levels and improve heart health.

Most people think that a lower cholesterol diet means cutting out dairy. But drinking HeartActive milk can help lower your cholesterol. Consult a nutritionist or dietician to find out how you can include HeartActive in your low cholesterol diet.

HDL and LDL refer to the lipoproteins that transport cholesterol around the body. High density lipoproteins (HDL cholesterol) bring cholesterol to the liver, which means it will pick up fatty deposits along artery walls. This is why it's referred to as 'good cholesterol'.

Meanwhile, low density lipoproteins (LDL cholesterol) transport cholesterol away from the liver and can deposit cholesterol along artery walls which can result in build-up and clots and why it is known as 'bad cholesterol'.