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| Phytosterols have been in the news over the past few years due to their health benefits. These healthy compounds - which are found in various supplements and foods - have also been noted to have a positive effect on your cholesterol levels. This newsletter will cover what phytosterols are, how they affect your cholesterol, and how to include this healthy ingredient in your cholesterol-lowering diet. |
| 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. | Phytosterol Supplements v. Foods: Which Should You Use?
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? | How Do Phytosterols Lower Cholesterol?
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? | What Quantity of Phytosterols Do I Need Daily for Health?
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. | |
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