What are plant sterolsnbspPlant sterols are considered to be a very effective food that can lower cholesterol as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle They block cholesterol from being re-absorbed from the gut into the bloodstream and any cholesterol not absorbed is simply excreted This is why diets high in plant sterols can help to control blood cholesterol levelsnbspCholesterol 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 phytosterolsnbspWhen 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 levelsWhy take plant sterolsExperts 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 dayHigh cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart diseasenbspPlant Sterols are gaining prominence as an additive in many dairy spreads and liquids but we think a tablet is an excellent alternative source as you eliminate the extra calories and fats that are present in dairy productsnbspnbspAlthough plant sterols are naturally present in vegetable oils and grains modern diets tend to be low in these important nutrients and so it may be difficult to always achieve optimum levels from diet alonenbspThoroughly researched and approvedPlant sterols have been thoroughly researched for use in foods and food supplements and are fully approved by the European Commission Our potent plant sterols tablets providenbsp800mg of Phytosterols plant sterols each and are fully vegetarian and vegan friendly They provide high levels of Beta Sitosterol as well as other sterol compounds We recommend you take them with food and a glass of water for optimum absorptionA daily intake of at least 08g 800mg of Plant Sterols contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels