About Cholesterol: Do Phytosterols Lower Your Cholesterol?

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Cholesterol Cholesterol Risk & Testing Treatment Diet & Meal Plans From Jennifer Moll, your Guide to Cholesterol Phytosterols have become quite popular lately due to their ability to lower certain aspects of your cholesterol -- but do they really work? This newsletter will tell you which foods have phytosterols, as well as whether or not they can help keep your cholesterol levels in check. How Do Phytosterols Work? Phytosterols, also known as plant sterols, are cholesterol-like molecules found in a variety of foods. Recent research suggests that phytosterols are a heart-healthy ingredient to add to your diet, but how do they work? See More About:  phytosterols and cholesterol  fats and lowering cholesterol  cholesterol friendly foods Can Phytosterols Lower Cholesterol? This article will tell you a little bit more about phytosterols, where they are found, and which types of cholesterol they have been shown to lower. See More About:  healthy snacks  cholesterol-lowering supplements  low cholesterol diets How Much Phytosterols Do I Need Daily? There isn't a fixed amount of phytosterol-containing foods you should consume each daily, but there are studies that reveal quantity of phytosterols that appears to help lower certain types of lipids the most. See More About:  cholesterol lowering supplements  lowering ldl cholesterol  phytosterols and cholesterol Which Is Better: Phytosterols in Foods or Supplements? Many nutritious foods contain phytosterols, but it may be a little more tempting -- and easier -- to take a supplement. Which is better -- using phytosterol supplements or foods containing phytosterols when it comes to lowering cholesterol? See More About:  lower cholesterol naturally  cholesterol lowering supplements  phytosterols and cholesterol Cholesterol Ads Cholesterol Diet Cholesterol Lowering Cholesterol Low Cholesterol Diet Lower Cholesterol Featured Articles Which Foods Contain the Highest Amount of Phytosterols? Where Can I Find Phytosterols to Lower My Cholesterol? Are Phytosterol Supplements Safe? Ten Ways to Add Phytosterols to Your Diet Low-Cholesterol Dinners with Phytosterols Side Effects of Phytosterols   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Jennifer Moll Cholesterol Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is High Cholesterol? Symptoms of High Cholesterol Diagnosis of High Cholesterol Treatment of High Cholesterol Prevention of High Cholesterol   Follow me on: Advertisement