Boots shoppers can grab a pack of cholesterol-lowering pills - but they must act quickly. As part of the weekly £10 Tuesday sale, shoppers can pick up the 60-pack of Boots own-brand Max Strength Plant Sterols Capsules for less today (Jan 7). As with all own-branded products, shoppers can make their purchases even cheaper with a Boots Advantage Card. This shaves another 10% off the final price, making these cost just £9.
The 'clinically proven' claim that these capsules slash cholesterol levels comes from the main ingredient of the supplement - plant sterols. These are naturally occurring substances that can help lower cholesterol levels by limiting the amount of cholesterol that is absorbed into the blood and small intestine.
READ MORE: Snuggly duvet that gives ‘cosy feeling' and ‘feels like a warm hug’ has price cut in sale. READ MORE: £120 off Amazon's walking pad treadmill that transformed my work-from-home routine. It can also reduce the amount of cholesterol the body makes. It is considered safe and beneficial for people with high cholesterol or who have had a heart attack.
The only way to confirm if you have high cholesterol is through a blood test, often completed by your GP. Medical experts will often explain to patients who have this condition to overhaul their lifestyle - including a better diet and exercise regime - paired with medication like statins.
