Nutrition Diet: Do cholesterol lowering spreads really work?
                                
                                
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                                Studies show that consistently consuming 1.5-2.4 grams of plant sterols or stanols daily can reduce 'bad' LDL cholesterol by 7-10% in just a few weeks. But **do cholesterol lowering spreads really work** as a safe and effective part of a heart-healthy diet, or are they just a marketing fad?