Can I eat CocoaVia® snacks even if Im already using cholesterol-reducing spreads (Benecol® or Take Control®) or other foods?
Yes, it is safe to consume CocoaVia® snacks with cholesterol-reducing foods. There are a few different foods that contain stanol or sterol esters, and they all work similarly to reduce cholesterol. It is safe and probably more enjoyable to consume a variety of food products that contain these substances. However, CocoaVia® Snacks contain a combination of cocoa flavanols and plant sterols, which has the potential of providing additional heart health benefits that products containing only a plant sterol or stanol may not offer on their own. It is always a good idea to check with your physician about consuming soy sterols over the long term.
