Drink Smart for Your Heart with Del Monte Heart Smart

Drink Smart for Your Heart with Del Monte Heart Smart

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death both worldwide and in the Philippines, with high cholesterol levels being a significant risk factor — roughly 1 out of 2 Filipinos aged 20 and over have borderline high cholesterol! One effective strategy for managing cholesterol levels is the use of Reducol™.

What is Reducol™?

Reducol™ is a mixture of plant sterols and stanols derived from tall oil, a byproduct of the pulping process used for coniferous trees. Plant sterols and stanols are bioactive components found in plants structurally similar to cholesterol. They help lower cholesterol levels by preventing its absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. Reducol™ not only prevents cholesterol absorption but specifically targets bad cholesterol (LDL) without affecting good cholesterol (HDL) levels.

How Del Monte Heart Smart Uses Reducol™?

Del Monte Heart Smart 100% Pineapple Juice is made from freshly squeezed pineapple juice fortified with Reducol™ to help lower cholesterol in just four weeks. It has no added sugar and is a delicious and effective way to manage your cholesterol.

The suggested daily serving is two glasses per day to effectively lower cholesterol levels in as early as 4 weeks. Get into the habit of drinking Heart Smart every day!

More about Heart Smart:

Where is Del Monte Heart Smart available?

Del Monte Heart Smart is available in 220ml cans and 1L Tetras in all leading supermarkets and grocery stores nationwide.

Is there any added sugar in Del Monte 100% Pineapple Juice Heart Smart?

No, our juice contains no added sugars or preservatives. It is 100% pure pineapple juice.

Can I drink Del Monte 100% Pineapple Juice Heart Smart every day?

Yes, you can enjoy our juice daily as part of a balanced diet to support heart health and overall wellness.

Can children drink Heart Smart? / Can I drink Heart Smart if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?

Health care professionals on the incorporation of Reducol into one’s diet should be considered among pregnant, breastfeeding women, and children below 5 years old.

Sources:

• Chen, Y., She, Y., Kaur, R., Guo, N., Zhang, X., Zhang, R., & Gou, X. (2019). Is Plant Sterols a Good Strategy to Lower Cholesterol? Journal of Oleo Science. https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jos/68/9/68_ess19116/_pd
• Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Dietetic products, nutrition and allergies [NDA] related to a Novel Food application from Forbes Medi-Tech for approval of plant sterol-containing milk-based beverages. (2004). EFSA Journal, 2(3),15. 
• Dizon, G. (2020, March 17). IN NUMBERS: Alarming heart health statistics you need to know. com. https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/health-and-family/2020/03/17/1999666/numbers-alarming-heart-health-statistics-you-need-know