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Plant Sterols/Stanols

Phytosterols for cholesterol lowering.

Cardiovascular Health

Overview

Phytosterols for cholesterol lowering.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      Compete with cholesterol for micellar incorporation.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Reduces LDL 8–10%

        Moderate evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
        • · Reduced carotenoid absorption
        Rare
          Serious

            Drug interactions

            No notable interactions reported.

            Supplement interactions

            Pairs well with

            None listed.

            Avoid combining with

            No specific avoidances listed.

            Dosing & bioavailability

            Typical dose
            2 g/d with meals

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            Scientific evidence (8)

            Meta-analysisJ Nutr · 2009

            Plant sterols meta-analysis

            Demonty I, et al.

            84 trials

            Key findings

            LDL reduction 8.8% at 2.15 g/d.

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Plant Sterols/Stanols — Reduces LDL 8–10%

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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