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Ortho Molecular

Plant Sterols

Research has shown that phytosterols, or plant-based compounds structurally similar to cholesterol, compete with cholesterol for absorption and thus play a key role in supporting healthy cholesterol levels already within the normal range.

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Product insights

  • Plant sterols are plant-based compounds similar to cholesterol that compete with cholesterol for absorption.
  • They displace cholesterol from mixed micelles, resulting in lower cholesterol absorption.
  • Plant sterols upregulate cholesterol excretion back into the lumen, further aiding cholesterol management.

Suggested use

From the manufacturer
1-2 capsules per day or as recommended by your health care professional.

What it supports

5 benefits
  • Supports healthy cholesterol levels
  • Promotes higher low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor expression
  • Supports endogenous cholesterol synthesis
  • Supports cholesterol management
  • Supports cardiovascular health

What's in it

Per serving
Ingredient
Amount
% Daily Value
Sterol Esters
1.3 g
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The research

1 cited study
1.
Phytosterol Absorption

Phytosterols and cholesterol compete for absorption using the same transport pathway; both must be incorporated into mixed micelles before being taken up by enterocytes in the intestinal lining.