Overview
Power Health Phytosterols 400mg - 60 Veg. Capsules
Helps maintain normal cholesterol levels
Phytosterols (plant sterols) occur naturally in plant materials such as nuts, grains, seeds, leaves and vegetable oils.
Phytosterols can now be found in "special" margarines, spreads and yoghurts etc.
Consuming phytosterols in sufficient quantities has the potential to:
Reduce total cholesterol & reduce LDL cholesterol - without affecting HDL cholesterol or triglycerides
Phytosterols appear to act by decreasing the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine.
Studies have also shown that phytosterols appear to enhance the effects of statins on lowering cholesterol.
Directions:
Take between two to five capsules a day at meal times, i.e. one or two capsules twice or three times a day with each meal. Do not exceed the maximum daily intake of 5 capsules.
Ingredients:
Phytosterols, Capsule Shell: Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Anticaking Agent; Magnesium Stearate, Bulking Agent; Talc.
Each capsule provides on average 400mg Phytosterols.
2 Capsules provide the recommended minimum of 800mg Phytosterols
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Contains same ingredients as "cholesterol lowering" margarine spreads and yoghurts etc.
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Suitable for vegetarians & vegans