Plant sterols
Phytosterols / stanols · Metabolic
Plant compounds that block cholesterol absorption, with one of the most consistent LDL effects in nutrition.
What the evidence says
Dozens of trials show about a 10% LDL reduction at 2 g daily; the effect plateaus above that.
What studies used
Trials commonly use 2 g per day, in fortified foods or capsules with meals.. With meals, split across the day..
Reported from published studies and product labelling — a record of what was used in research, not a recommendation. What is right for you is a conversation with a clinician.
Watch out for
- No outcome trials, only LDL
- Rare sitosterolemia condition
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