For better heart health
According to national Health & Morbidity Survey (nHMS) 2015, non-communicable diseases (ncds) such as cardiovascular disease (cVds) – heart attack and stroke contribute to an estimated 73% of mortality in Malaysia, with the biggest contributor being hypercholesterolemia, which is one of the risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
The formation of plaque in the arteries results from high levels of blood cholesterol restricts the oxygenated blood flow to the brain and consequently it causes a stroke.
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However, heart disease and stroke can be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle such as
(2,3) increasing your fibre intake by eating more fruits, vegetables, wholegrains or other cereal products which are high in soluble fibre (oat beta-glucan).
Practising a low-fat diet and limiting your salt intake are other ways to avoid heart diseases and stroke.
Besides that, engaging in physical activity for 30 minutes on most days of the week and drinking in moderation while avoiding smoking also plays a huge role when adopting a healthier lifestyle.
Products made of oat bran such as Biogrow oat Bg22 oat Bran Powder consists of soluble dietary fibre known as beta-glucan.
The health benefits of oat beta-glucan have been extensively studied, especially on its wellknown benefits of lowering blood cholesterol and reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
oat beta-glucan also helps to lower the rise of blood glucose level. Many health professionals have promoted its inclusion in diets for individuals suffering from or who are at risk of Type-2 diabetes.
Reasons to choose Biogrow Oat BG22 Oat Bran Powder
1) Made of natural ingredient – Swedish oat bran, consisting of soluble and insoluble fibres. Free from artificial ingredients, thickeners and fillers.
2) Two scoops / sachets (≈ 18g) of Biogrow oat Bg22 oat bran powder daily provide *3g bioactive oat beta-glucan to lower blood cholesterol and blood glucose levels effectively.
3) Lab-tested **low in glycemic index (gi <55) and suitable for diabetics.
4) Proven cholesterol-lowering and blood glucose-regulating effect with more than 20 clinical studies.
5) good solubility and viscosity effect.
The powder dissolves very well in cold or lukewarm water. it is scientifically shown to produce good viscosity (gelling) effect in the gut for optimal cholesterol-lowering effect.
Start your prevention programme today by adopting a healthy lifestyle and incorporating oat beta glucan into your diet. Say yes to enhance well-being today and say yes to Biogrow oat Bg22 – your companion in life and health.
This article is contributed by Legosan company (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.
■ For more product information, call 03-7956 2220 or email your enquiries to info@biogrow.com. my.
references
(1) national Stroke Association, 2014.
(2) Harvard Publishing Health. 7 things you can do to prevent a stroke – 2013.
(3) centers for disease control and Prevention. Preventing Stroke: Healthy Living – 2018.
(4) Brummer et.al. cereal chem 2012, 89(5): 255 – 261.
(5) EFSA Journal 2010; 8(12):1885 & 2011; 9(6):2207
*Bioactive oat beta-glucans are high in molecular weight and have been scientifically shown to produce good viscosity effect in the gut for optimal cholesterol-lowering effect – EFS Journal.
**diets with low-glycemic index and high in dietary fibre are protective – WHo Europe diabetes