- NATURALLY OCCURING - Phytosterol Complex contains phytosterols, a group of naturally occurring compounds found in plant cell membranes. Phytosterols are fatty acid esters which exist in plants and they have a molecular structure very similar to cholesterol
- HEALTHY CHOLESTEROL LEVELS - Due to the similar structure to cholesterol, phytosterols is believed to intervene with the synthesis of cholesterol and reduce the production and absorption of bad cholesterol or LDL. Plant sterols have been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol, high cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease, the beneficial effect of plant sterols is obtained with a daily intake of at least 2 g plant sterols
- COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABILITY - For over 70 years we've used 100 percent recyclable amber glass bottles
- NATURAL WELLNESS - We believe that cleaner is better, we craft our vitamins and minerals in small batches to help ensure consistency and purity from bottle to bottle
- GOLD STANDARD - All Solgar products meet our industry recognized Gold Standard for excellence, made using naturally sourced ingredients and innovating since 1947
Product Description
Phytosterol Complex contains phytosterols, a group of naturally occurring compounds found in plant cell membranes. Phytosterols are fatty acid esters which exist in plants and they have a molecular structure very similar to cholesterol. There are over 200 different types of phytosterols; such as beta sitosterol, brassicasterol, campersterol and stigmasterol. Natural sources of phytosterols are vegetable oils, nuts and nut oils, seeds, grains and some types of beans.
Due to the similar structure to cholesterol, phytosterols is believed to intervene with the synthesis of cholesterol and reduce the production and absorption of bad cholesterol or LDL. Plant sterols have been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. The beneficial effect of plant sterols is obtained with a daily intake of at least 2 g plant sterols. Phytosterol Complex is to be taken as 2 softgels a day and provides a combination of phytosterol (plant sterols derived from soy) and other sterol esters such as beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol, campesterol and brassicasterol.
Ingredients
Phytosterol Complex………2000 mg of which Total Sterol Esters……………1800 mg Ingredients: Phytosterol (plant sterol) Complex (including beta-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol, brassicasterol), Softgel Capsule Shell: gelatin (from bovine) (Sulphites), vegetable glycerin (from palm kernel oil and coconut oil), Safflower oil, Colour: (caramel) (Sulphites). FREE OF: Gluten, Wheat, Dairy, Yeast, Sugar, Starch, Preservatives, Sweeteners or Artificial Flavours
Directions
As a food supplement for adults, two (2) softgels twice daily with meals, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Do not exceed directions for use. Storage Information: Store at room temperature
Safety Warning
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications (especially if cholesterol lowering) or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this product. Food Supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Store out of the reach of young children.
Box Contains
Glass Jar containing Solgar Food Supplement
Manufacturer Contact Information
Solgar UK, Beggars Lane, Aldbury, Tring, Herts HP23 5PT