Solgar Phytosterol Complex 1000mg softgels may help maintain healthy cholesterol levels especially alongside a healthy diet. Two out of three adults have an elevated cholesterol level and while eating a healthy diet is an important first step in helping to reduce cholesterol, supplementing the diet with plant sterols may enhance the cholesterol-lowering effect of the diet.
Phytosterols appear to reduce cholesterol safely by inhibiting the absorption of dietary cholesterol within the intestines. As the molecular structure of phytosterols is almost indentical to cholesterol, the body is unable to distinguish between the two. As there are limited numbers of receptors for cholesterol attachment and absorption, phytosterols are able to physically block cholesterol and prevent the body from absorbing it.
Benefits of Solgar Phytosterol Complex 1000mg:
- Natural occurring compound in plant cell membranes
- Molecular structure similar to cholesterol
- Contains several types of phytosterols
- FREE OF: Yeast, Wheat, Gluten and Dairy Products and are formulated without the use of Artificial Preservatives or Flavours
Directions: As a food supplement, adults take two (2) Phytosterol Complex softgels twice daily with meals, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Do not exceed the daily dose.
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication (especially if cholesterol lowering) or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this product. Children under five should not be given this adult supplement.
Two (2) softgels provide: Phytosterol (plant sterol) Complex (from soy) 1000 mg Providing Total Sterol Esters (including beta-sitosterol, 900 mg stigmasterol, campesterol, brassicasterol). Softgel Capsule Shell: gelatin, vegetable glycerin, safflower Oil. Colour: caramel.
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