For the last 50 years it has been known that plant sterols may help to lower blood cholesterol. Because they are almost identical in structure to human cholesterol, they are able to limit the absorption of bad (LDL) cholesterol in the gut.
The more plant sterols present, the more likely it is that these similarly-structured sterols, rather than the cholesterol, will be absorbed into the body, therefore keeping levels down. Unfortunately the modern diet does not contain sufficient amounts of sterols to significantly lower blood cholesterol.
Elevated cholesterol is one well-established risk factor for coronary heart disease. By following diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol you can help to reduce your blood cholesterol levels. Experts agree that supplementation in accordance with a good diet can help lower levels further.
Two daily capsules of Healthspan´s Plant Sterols provides an optimal amount of 822mg pure plant sterols, without the calories and fat that you get with plant sterol-enriched dairy products.