Plant Sterols Lower Cholesterol Levels
FOOD & NUTRITION
05.30.2014
Phytosterols are clinically proven to help lower cholesterol levels.
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) per Day
• Not established
Food sources
• Small amounts of phytosterols can be found in vegetable oils, whole‑grain
products, nuts, seeds, legumes, fruits and vegetables
Problems associated with deficiency
• None
Potential benefits at recommended levels
• Helps lower low density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad cholesterol”)
• Helps support heart health
Potential benefits under investigation
• Phytosterols may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering LDL
Tolerability and special considerations
• None known
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