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. The shock of having to figure out what high cholesterol is, how it’s affecting you, and then mapping out your specific cholesterol-reduction game plan is no small task. If you’re looking for a simple, natural solution, remember these important words: NutraStat Barley Beta-Glucan.
Soluble fibre is
the new protein
A well-kept secret for lowering your cholesterol is to improve your fibre intake. Soluble fibre has been proven to reduce LDL (bad) levels in your blood stream. Specifically, beta-glucan soluble fibre from barley has proven to be one of the most effective fibres at naturally lowering cholesterol. NutraStat barley beta-glucan is the all-natural soluble fibre powerhouse.
Why is barley beta-glucan the best beta-glucan?
Beta-glucan is found in the cell walls of barley, oats, mushrooms, and fungi. But the type of beta-glucan that’s effective at lowering cholesterol can only be found in barley and oats, with barley providing the highest concentration of beta-glucan by volume. NutraStat barley beta-glucan is the soluble, Canadian-made solution you need.
NutraStat barley beta-glucan is made the best way possible: Naturally on the Canadian Prairies
No chemicals, no
additives, no enzymes
When adding a fibre supplement to your diet, always ensure that you’re taking a product that has been naturally produced without the use of chemicals or enzymes and is free from any additives.
NutraStat =
NutraStat =
Non-GMO barley
NutraStat is made from a single ingredient (Canadian non-GMO barley).
NutraStat =
Patented natural air technique
NutraStat is extracted using a patented natural air technique. This innovative air technology means there’s no use of chemicals, enzymes, or solvents.
NutraStat =
A name you
can trust
NutraStat is produced by Sunny Boy Foods, a family-run business based in Camrose, Alberta, Canada. Sunny Boy is a trusted and respected Canadian brand with almost 100 years of experience.
It's the Health Canada approved way to lower cholesterol
Health Canada approved barley beta-glucan as a viable way to lower cholesterol if 3 grams are taken daily for 4 to 12 weeks. Add NutraStat barley beta-glucan to your routine today.
Pay attention to these cholesterol numbers
24%
of LDL cholesterol is lowered
by Barley beta-glucan
Barley beta-glucan has been extensively researched and proven to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol by as much as 24%, making it one of the most effective soluble fibres at lowering cholesterol.
95%
of Canadians simply don’t get the recommended daily intake of fibre
Health Canada recommends women consume 25g of fibre per day, and men 38g per day. Adding a supplement such as NutraStat barley beta-glucan is a great way to boost fibre intake while achieving your cholesterol-lowering goals.
25%
of Canadians over 40 have unhealthy levels of LDL cholesterol
This increases their risk of developing heart disease, one of the leading causes of death in Canada, and boosts the chances of experiencing a heart attack or stroke (Statistics Canada).
Did you know?
It's easy to add NutraStat barley beta-glucan into your diet
While you could try and eat whole grain barley or oats every day, an easier way to introduce beta-glucan into your diet is by taking a supplement.
NutraStat is a single-ingredient barley beta-glucan fibre supplement, that makes it easy to add 3 grams of beta-glucan into your daily diet.
NutraStat contains zero sugars and sweeteners, no artificial ingredients, and is perfect for smoothies, yogurt, baking, sauces and more.
Skeptical about changing your diet? Don’t be. NutraStat barley beta-glucan is one of the best soluble fibres for helping to lower cholesterol and improve overall heart health because of how effective it is and how simple it is to introduce into your diet.
NutraStat has a neutral taste and mixes easily in liquids and food, making it a great option to ensure you get enough beta-glucan every day.
How exactly does NutraStat barley beta-glucan lower cholesterol?
Arriving at the
stomach intestine
Once consumed, NutraStat barley beta-glucan makes its way from your stomach to your small intestine where it is turned into a gel-like substance.
Binding to bile acids
This gel-like substance, surrounds and binds to bile acids (made from cholesterol).
Exiting through
the digestive tract
These bile acids are not able to be recycled back to the liver and, as a result, leave your body through the digestive tract.
Creating new bile acids
Because your body requires bile acids to digest foods, your liver creates new bile acids from cholesterol already present in your bloodstream, thereby lowering LDL and total cholesterol levels.
Have questions about NutraStat barley beta-glucan? Get the answers here.
Is there research available about barley beta-glucan, and if so, where can I find it?
Barley beta-glucan has been extensively researched, peer-reviewed, and is approved by Health Canada for lowering cholesterol naturally. For more research details, please visit the NutraStat research page.
What are statins and how do they relate to cholesterol?
When first diagnosed with high cholesterol, your physician will often offer an ultimatum: lower your cholesterol naturally over the next few months or they’ll prescribe statin medications. Statins are pharmaceutical drugs specifically designed to lower LDL cholesterol. While effective, they often result in severe side effects such as muscle pain, headaches, dizziness, liver damage, and much more. Most people seek to avoid taking statins as the negative side effects are so severe. Instead, they try to lower their cholesterol naturally by making changes to their diet, such as barley beta-glucan.
Is cutting out food that’s rich in trans, saturated fat and sugar the only way to lower cholesterol?
Eating in moderation foods rich in saturated fat (such as red meat) and avoiding processed foods is a great first step, but the real secret to lowering cholesterol naturally is to improve fibre intake. Soluble fibre has been proven to reduce LDL (bad) levels in your blood stream. Specifically, beta-glucan fibre from barley and oats, has proven to be one of the most effective fibres at naturally lowering cholesterol.
How does barley beta-glucan compare to psyllium husk?
Psyllium husk is a type of soluble fibre that comes from the Plantago ovata plant’s seeds and is primarily grown in Asia. Psyllium does naturally lower cholesterol but it’s not as effective as beta-glucan. 7g of psyllium husk is required daily to lower cholesterol compared to beta-glucan's 3g per day. Additionally, beta-glucan can lower cholesterol to a much greater extent. Psyllium can lower cholesterol levels by up to 7.4% whereas with beta-glucan you can expect to see a reduction of up to 24%.
Will barley beta-glucan bulk beyond its own volume in my digestive system?
Unlike other fibres, barley beta-glucan does not bulk beyond its own volume in your digestive system, which reduces the likelihood of experiencing choking or a blockage in your digestive tract.
What does NutraStat barley beta-glucan taste like?
Because barley beta-glucan is naturally neutral tasting, no additives need to be added for it to be palatable.
What are some of the other ways NutraStat can help me in addition to its cholesterol-lowering benefits?
NutraStat also can help improve gut health and digestion with its prebiotic effect, suppress appetite for weight loss by increasing GLP-1 hormones, and regulate blood sugar levels.
What about things like sleep, exercise and a balanced diet?
While incorporating NutraStat barley beta-glucan into your diet is a great step, it's crucial to maintain a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and adequate sleep.
Additional strategies for lowering cholesterol naturally
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Green vegetables: arugula, spinach, chard, kale, broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, watercress.
Legumes and pulses: beans, peas, lentils, fava beans and chickpeas.
Foods made with whole grains: brown rice, wild rice, buckwheat, bulgur, millet.
Nuts: almonds, walnuts, cashews
Monounsaturated fats: cold pressed olive oil, safflower oil, and avocado oil
Omega-3 fatty acids: mackerel, salmon, herring, sardines, tahini, flax seeds, chia seeds.
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Cheese
Cream
Red meats
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Industrially processed red meat (hotdogs, salami, hamburgers, meatballs)
Pastries and baked goods made with margarines and shortenings
Refined oils: canola, corn, soy
Industrially processed and ready-to-eat frozen foods, usually high in saturated fat and other unhealthy ingredients (refined oils, artificial colors and preservatives).
Refined foods such as instant grains, puffed breakfast cereals, gluten free foods made with refined starches (potato, tapioca, corn, rice, etc.), rice noodles and white bread.
Sugars: white/brown sugar, glucose corn syrup, maltodextrin, high-fructose corn syrup, invert sugar, fruit juice concentrates, malt sugar, molasses, syrup sugar molecules ending in “ose” (dextrose, fructose, glucose, maltose, sucrose).
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150 minutes of physical activity per week, recommended by Health Canada
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Stop smoking if you’re a smoker