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Cardiovascular Health
Plant sterols have been shown to promote cardiovascular health by supporting normal lipid levels.
Phytosterols, plant-based compounds structurally similar to cholesterol, compete with cholesterol for absorption, playing a key role in supporting healthy cholesterol levels. Historically, diets were abundant in grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, and seeds, providing as much as 1 g of phytosterols per day. However, the modern Western diet contains far fewer phytosterols.
Phytosterols and cholesterol compete for absorption using the same transport pathway; both must be incorporated into mixed micelles before being taken up by enterocytes in the intestinal lining. Phytosterols displace cholesterol from mixed micelles, resulting in lower cholesterol absorption, which promotes higher low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor expression and endogenous cholesterol synthesis. Plant sterols also upregulate cholesterol excretion back into the lumen. Through these mechanisms, plant sterols provide multi-spectrum support for cholesterol management and subsequent cardiovascular health.
Key Benefits and Features:
| Serving Size: 2 Capsules | Amount/Serving |
| Calories | 15 |
| Total Fat | 1.5 g |
| Sterol Esters | 1.3 g |
Other Ingredients: Gelatin and Natural Mixed Tocopherols.
Does Not Contain: Gluten, corn, yeast, artificial colors, or flavors.
Take 1-2 capsules per day or as recommended by your health care professional.
Warning: If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your physician before taking this product. Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Cardiovascular Health
An intake of 2.0-2.5 g per day of plant sterols has been shown to significantly support healthy cholesterol levels. A meta-analysis of eight randomized clinical trials found that 1-3 g daily of plant sterols promoted healthy cholesterol balance when consumed in dietary or supplemental form. For additional cardioprotective effects, plant sterols combined with fish oil have been found to have a synergistic effect in balancing inflammatory markers.
