Plant Sterols 800mg

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What are plant sterolsnbsp Plant sterols are considered to be a very effective food that can lower cholesterol as part of a healthy diet & lifestyle They block cholesterol from being re-absorbed from the gut into the bloodstream & any cholesterol not absorbed is simply excreted This is why diets high in plant sterols can help to control blood cholesterol levelsnbsp Cholesterol is normally consumed from the HDL fat that is abundant in animal sourced fats Our Plant Sterol capsules contain the plant equivalent of cholesterol
- known as phytosterolsnbsp When consumed by humans Plant sterols help to limit the amount of regular cholesterol that is absorbed into the bloodstream thisnbspcontributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels Why take plant sterols Experts from the European Commission have confirmed that together with a healthy balance diet plant sterols can help to lower raised blood cholesterol levels at intakes of 15 to 3g per day High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart diseasenbsp Plant Sterols are gaining prominence as an additive in many dairy spreads & liquids but we think a tablet is an excellent alternative source as you eliminate the extra calories & fats that are present in dairy productsnbspnbsp Although plant sterols are naturally present in vegetable oils & grains modern diets tend to be low in these important nutrients & so it may be difficult to always achieve optimum levels from diet alonenbsp Thoroughly researched & approved Plant sterols have been thoroughly researched for use in foods & food supplements & are fully approved by the European Commission Our potent plant sterols tablets providenbsp 800mg of Phytosterols plant sterols each & are fully vegetarian & vegan friendly They provide high levels of Beta Sitosterol as well as other sterol compounds We recommend you take them with food & a glass of water for optimum absorption A daily intake of at least 08g 800mg of Plant Sterols contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels