Can Including Phytosterols Lower Your Cholesterol?

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.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Can Including Phytosterols Lower Your Cholesterol? 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. Jennifer Moll, PharmD Cholesterol Expert 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. READ NOW Phytosterol Supplements v. Foods: Which Should You Usel? 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? READ NOW 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?  READ NOW What Quantity of Phytosterols Do I Need Daily to Lower My LDL? 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.  READ NOW Featured Articles • Symptoms of Thyroid Storm You Shouldn't Ignore • Forget sharks and killer bees... What really kills the majority of Americans? • 15 Anti-Inflammatory Foods You Should Be Eating • Best snacks when you are on the go after school! • What Does Fibromyalgia Feel Like? • Should People With Diabetes Use Sugar Substitutes? • Pilates Teasers need love too. Are you ready for it? • The 11 Best Foods To Buy in Bulk Advertisement About Cholesterol  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.