Plant Sterols
With Plant Sterol Esters or Stanols (Phytosterols)
Many heart health formulas that work on cholesterol levels contain phytosterols. These heart healthy plant sterol esters help support healthy cholesterol levels when combined with proper diet and exercise. Plant sterols are naturally found in plants, vegetables and nuts. Research on phytosterols demonstrate clinical effectiveness and long term safety with no known adverse effects. According to the FDA, products containing at least 400 milligrams per serving of plant sterols and stanols, eaten twice a day with meals for a daily intake of at least 800 milligrams as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.
