Source Naturals, Mega Strength Beta Sitosterol, 375 mg, 120 Tablets
AI overview
AI generated. Not medical advice.What it's for
Heart and arterial support; Lipid balance support
Who it may fit
Adults who regularly eat meals containing fats and want daily support for balanced blood lipids; people focusing on heart-friendly nutrition habits.
Key actives per serving
- Beta-sitosterol: 375 mg
- Campesterol: 187 mg
- Stigmasterol: 131 mg
- Calcium (as dibasic calcium phosphate): 32 mg (2% DV)
How to take
Take 1 tablet three times daily, just before or with meals that contain fat; taking with a fat-containing meal helps the plant sterols mix with dietary fats for optimal effect.
Diet / Allergen fit
Contains: Soy. No yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, or wheat. No sugar, starch, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor, or fragrance.
Ingredients explained
Beta-sitosterol
Competes with dietary cholesterol absorption in the intestine, which may help reduce intestinal uptake of cholesterol and support balanced blood lipids.
Caution: Avoid if you have sitosterolemia, as plant sterols can accumulate; consider taking away from fat-soluble vitamin supplements since absorption may be reduced.
Campesterol
Reduces intestinal absorption of cholesterol by competing for incorporation into mixed micelles during digestion.
Caution: May reduce absorption of fat-soluble nutrients when taken with meals high in sterols; avoid if you have sitosterolemia.
Stigmasterol
Competes with cholesterol for absorption in the gut, which may help limit dietary cholesterol uptake.
Caution: Similar to other plant sterols, high intake may decrease absorption of fat-soluble vitamins; avoid in sitosterolemia.
Calcium (as dibasic calcium phosphate)
Provides an essential mineral used for bone structure and cellular signaling.
Caution: Amount is modest; take with food if sensitive to minerals to minimize stomach discomfort.
How they work together
The plant sterols beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol each compete with dietary cholesterol for absorption in the intestine, collectively reducing cholesterol uptake. Including multiple sterols covers similar pathways to provide broader displacement of cholesterol in digestive micelles.
Safety and tips
Label Warning: Do not use if you have sitosterolemia. If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult a healthcare professional before use.
Who should be cautious: People with soy allergy should use caution, as the product contains soy.
What customers say
Noticed cholesterol support
Many users reported lower total and LDL levels, sometimes confirmed by blood tests.
Supports urinary comfort
Customers with BPH mentioned fewer nighttime bathroom trips and smoother flow.
Large tablets, hard to swallow
Several users found the tablets too big and often needed to split them.
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Overview
- Dietary Supplement
- Supports the Heart & Arteries
Phytosterols are natural components of plants, including vegetables and grains. Numerous clinical studies have demonstrated that plant phytosterols can help to support healthy levels of both good and bad fats in the blood. The three main phytosterols in phytosterol complex are beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol. They are derived entirely from plant sources.
Specifications
- First available: 08/2007
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Shipping weight:
0.24 kg
- Product code: SNS-01416
- UPC: 021078014164
- Package quantity: 120 count
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 7.2 x 7.2 cm , 0.23 kg
Suggested use
1 tablet 3 times daily, just before or with any meal containing fat.
Other ingredients
Microcrystalline cellulose, dibasic calcium phosphate, silica, hydroxypropyl cellulose, stearic acid, modified cellulose gum, and magnesium stearate.
Contains soy.
Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.
Warnings
Do not take this product if you have been diagnosed with sitosterolemia. If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.
Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing. Keep out of the reach of children.
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| Supplement facts | ||
| Serving Size: 1 Tablet | ||
| Amount Per Serving | %Daily Value | |
| Calories | 5 | |
| Calcium (as dibasic calcium phosphate) | 32 mg | 2% |
| Phytosterol Complex | 937 mg | † |
| Yielding: | ||
| beta-Sitosterol | 375 mg | † |
| Campesterol | 187 mg | † |
| Stigmasterol | 131 mg | † |
| †Daily Value not established. | ||