Lamberts Plant Sterols 800mg 60 Tabs

Plant sterols are found in vegetable oils and grains, and their consumption helps to maintain cholesterol levels within the normal range. The mechanism of action of plant sterols in lipid metabolism is the following: plant sterols have a similar chemical structure to cholesterol influencing the re-absorption in the intestine. Cholesterol is normally secreted into the intestine through the bile so as to help in the digestion and then re-absorbed and enters the bloodstream. Plant sterols compete with cholesterol in the re-absorption in the intestine, thus reducing the levels even in people who follow cholesterol-lowering diet. Modern diets are characterized by increasingly lower levels of dietary intake of plant sterols, which is why many foods such as margarine enriched with plant sterols. These fortified foods help to increase daily intake. Although this is difficult to achieve the desired intake and often their increased consumption leads to a concomitant increase in calorie intake. Lamberts Plant Sterols tablets provide 800mg of phytosterols and can be added to diets without cumber daily intake of calories. This dose is equal to the dose used in clinical studies on the reduction of blood cholesterol. Use: Take 1 tablet daily with meals or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.