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10 Νοε 2022 · If you're worried about your cholesterol level and have started exercising and eating healthier foods, you might wonder if a dietary supplement could help. With your doctor's OK, here are some cholesterol-improving supplements to consider.
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Overview. Plant sterols are substances that are similar to cholesterol but are made in plants. They're found in the highest amounts in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds. Plant sterols might...
30 Ιουλ 2022 · Phytosterols are natural compounds found in plants that can help you safely lower your cholesterol levels to avoid health risks such as heart attack and stroke. They may also help prevent obesity, diabetes and cancer. To meet dietary goals and keep high cholesterol in check, eat foods with added plant sterols or use supplements.
20 Αυγ 2024 · Both statins and plant sterols can lower your levels of LDL cholesterol. Statins are medications. Plant sterols are compounds that occur naturally in some foods, or are added in to other...
At least 2-3 grams (2000-3000 mg) of plant sterols and stanols each day may lower your LDL-C by 7.5-12%. To get 2-3 grams of plant sterols each day, you need to eat foods supplemented with added plant sterols and stanols and/or include plant sterol and stanol cholesterol-lowering supplements.
Plant sterols and stanols (PSS) are in plant foods. Their structure is similar to the cholesterol in animal foods. PSS can block cholesterol from being absorbed in your gut. Eating enough PSS can help lower your LDL-C, the “bad” cholesterol.
Incorporating foods fortified with plant sterol and stanol esters into the daily diet can substantially enhance the cholesterol-lowering effect of diet, including in patients who are already taking statin drugs.
