The diagnosis is in:
You have to lower your cholesterol, and lower it now
Getting the news that you have to lower your cholesterol and improve your overall heart health can be overwhelming. Figuring out what high cholesterol is, how it's affecting you, and what your plan should be is no small task. If you're looking for a simple, natural, Canadian-made solution, remember these words: NutraStat Barley Beta-Glucan.
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Soluble fibre is the new protein
A well-kept secret for lowering your cholesterol is to improve your fibre intake. Soluble fibre has been shown to reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol in your bloodstream. Beta-glucan soluble fibre from barley is one of the most effective fibres at naturally lowering cholesterol, and NutraStat Barley Beta-Glucan is a soluble fibre powerhouse.
Why barley beta-glucan?
Beta-glucan is found in the cell walls of barley, oats, mushrooms and fungi. But the type of beta-glucan that lowers cholesterol is found only in barley and oats, and barley provides the highest concentration of beta-glucan by volume. NutraStat is the Canadian-made way to get it.
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Barley beta-glucan: recognized by Health Canada
Health Canada accepts a health claim for barley beta-glucan and lowering cholesterol. Taking 3 grams of barley beta-glucan a day, for 4 to 12 weeks, helps reduce cholesterol, a risk factor for heart disease.
Each level tablespoon of NutraStat gives you 1 gram of barley beta-glucan, so three a day gets you there.
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Order NutraStat nowHow does barley beta-glucan lower cholesterol?
1. Into the small intestine
Once you take it, barley beta-glucan travels from your stomach to your small intestine, where it forms a gel.
2. Binding bile acids
The gel surrounds and binds to bile acids, which your body makes from cholesterol.
3. Out of the body
Those bile acids can't be recycled back to the liver, so they leave through the digestive tract.
4. New bile acids
Your liver makes new bile acids from cholesterol already in your bloodstream, lowering LDL and total cholesterol.
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Up to 24% lower LDL
Barley beta-glucan has been extensively researched and shown to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol by up to 24%, making it one of the most effective soluble fibres for lowering cholesterol.
of Canadians fall short on fibre
Health Canada recommends 25 g of fibre a day for women and 38 g for men. NutraStat is an easy way to add fibre while working toward your cholesterol goals.
of Canadians over 40
have unhealthy levels of LDL cholesterol, which raises the risk of heart disease, one of the leading causes of death in Canada (Statistics Canada).
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It's easy to add barley beta-glucan to your day
You could try to eat whole grain barley or oats every day, but the easier way is a single-ingredient fibre you can stir into what you already eat.
NutraStat is barley beta-glucan concentrate made from 100% Canadian barley, with nothing else added: no sugar, no sweeteners, no artificial ingredients. It has a neutral taste and mixes into coffee, oatmeal, yogurt, smoothies, baking and sauces.
New to it? Start with 1 tablespoon a day in week one, 2 in week two, and 3 from week three on, each with a glass of water.
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- One ingredient: 100% Canadian non-GMO barley
- No sugar, no sweeteners, no taste
- Mixes into coffee, oatmeal, yogurt or a smoothie
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One 370 g Value Bag lasts about four weeks at 3 tablespoons a day.
Questions about NutraStat barley beta-glucan
Is there research on barley beta-glucan?
Yes. Barley beta-glucan has been extensively researched and peer-reviewed, and it carries recognized health claims from Health Canada, the FDA and EFSA. For details, visit the NutraStat research page.
What are statins, and where does NutraStat fit?
When first diagnosed with high cholesterol, many people are given a window by their doctor: a few months of diet and lifestyle changes, then a retest, before medication is considered. Statins are prescription drugs designed to lower LDL cholesterol. Talk to your doctor about what's right for you.
Many people use that window to add soluble fibre such as barley beta-glucan to their diet, alongside the plan agreed with their doctor. Keep taking anything you've been prescribed, and don't stop or change a medication without talking to your doctor first.
Can I take NutraStat with medication?
NutraStat is a soluble fibre, so it can slow how quickly some medications are absorbed. Take it 1 to 2 hours apart from any prescription, and check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're unsure.
Where does the barley come from?
NutraStat is made from 100% Canadian barley grown on Prairie farms and processed by Sunny Boy Foods in Camrose, Alberta. Your purchase supports Canadian farmers.
Is cutting out trans fat, saturated fat and sugar the only way to lower cholesterol?
Eating foods rich in saturated fat (such as red meat) in moderation and avoiding processed foods is a great first step. The other part is fibre: soluble fibre has been shown to reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol, and beta-glucan from barley and oats is one of the most effective.
How does barley beta-glucan compare to psyllium husk?
Psyllium husk is a soluble fibre from the seeds of the Plantago ovata plant. It does lower cholesterol, but it takes about 7 g a day compared with 3 g of beta-glucan, and research shows reductions of up to 7.4% with psyllium compared with up to 24% with beta-glucan.
Does it swell or thicken?
No. Barley beta-glucan doesn't bulk beyond its own volume in your digestive system, and it doesn't thicken in the glass.
What does it taste like?
Not much at all. Barley beta-glucan is naturally neutral tasting, so nothing is added to make it palatable.
How else can barley beta-glucan help?
It is also a prebiotic fibre that supports gut health, it helps you feel full, and it slows how quickly sugar from a meal is absorbed.
What about sleep, exercise and a balanced diet?
NutraStat is a great step, and it works best alongside a healthy lifestyle: a balanced diet, regular physical activity and enough sleep.
More ways to lower cholesterol naturally
Eat fibre-rich foods and good fats
Whole grains, beans, vegetables, nuts, olive oil and fatty fish.
Go easy on saturated fat
Less red meat, butter and full-fat dairy.
Avoid trans fats and processed foods
Check labels for partially hydrogenated oils.
Move more
Aim for regular activity most days of the week.
Quit smoking
It's one of the best things you can do for your heart.
Ready for your three months?
3 level tablespoons a day. Retest in 8 to 12 weeks. Bring the numbers to your doctor.
Buy NutraStat nowNutraStat does not replace medication or medical advice. Talk to your doctor before changing your treatment. Always read and follow the label. Health Canada accepts that 3 grams of barley beta-glucan a day helps reduce cholesterol, a risk factor for heart disease.