Beta sitosterol is a phytosterol found in plants that helps balance cholesterol levels and help the body achieve overall health. Phytosterols are similar to cholesterol but has many health supportive effects. Beta sitosterol is its most active kind. Among the many beta-sitosterol benefits, maintaining healthy cholesterol levels and protecting prostate health are the most notable.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Tablet
Servings Per Container: 120
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Amount Per Serving |
% Daily Value |
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Calcium |
33 mg |
6% |
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Phytosterol Complex Yielding: beta-Sitosterol Campesterol Stigmasterol |
937 mg
375 mg 187 mg 131 mg |
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† Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, dibasic calcium phosphate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, stearic acid, modified cellulose gum, magnesium stearate and silica. Contains soy.
Suggested Use
1 tablet just before or with meals (not after).
Precautions
If you are pregnant, may become pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your Doctor before using this product.
Source Naturals Beta Sitosterol promotes healthy serum cholesterol levels by balancing the ratio of the good and bad cholesterols. This plant cholesterol also protects prostate health and supports normal urine passing without the discomforts, especially in older men. Beta Sitosterol for men supports healthy hormonal levels that supports healthy hair and promotes normal hair growth. This phytosterol also supports women during menstruation and menopause when they usually suffer from discomforts due to fluctuating hormones. Beta sito sterol benefits the uterus by keeping its normal tone. For both sexes, Beta Sitosterol supplements supports healthy sexual behavior and satisfactory sexual performance. A beta sitosterol research suggests that it also promotes healthy gallbladder functions. Beta sitosterol supplements may also promote healthy functioning of the immune system for improved defense against microorganisms and toxins. This plant compound is also thought to facilitate healing of ulcers.
Beta sitosterol is a phytosterol, a compound that resembles the structure of cholesterol only that it comes from plants. Natural beta sitosterol sources are corn oil, soybeans, and wheat germ. The discovery of beta sitosterol along with other plant sterols happened in 1922. It demonstrated the ability to lower serum cholesterol by reducing cholesterol absorption in the intestines. Beta sitosterol research shows that it can lower the LDL (bad cholesterol) and total cholesterol concentration. On the other hand, it doesn’t show any action of increasing the levels of HDL (good cholesterol). For promoting prostate health, beta sitosterol is tought to work by inhibiting the activity of 5-alpha-reductase, an enzyme that works by converting the male hormone testosterone to DHT. DHT (dihydrotestosterone) is another hormone considered as a major contributing factor to developing prostate enlargement. Older men are indeed very prone to develop prostate enlargement since they have higher DHT levels than younger men. Abnormal prostate enlargement is a common problem of men 50 years old and above. Additionally, beta sitosterol controls the action of the enzyme aromatase, which is responsible for the production of estradiol. Estradiol imbalance occurs with age and is considered as another risk for prostate health. Due to its many benefits, Beta sitosterol gained much interest for use as dietary supplements in form of functional foods like margarines and sandwich spreads. Source Naturals Beta Sitosterol takes the health supporting benefits of this phytosterol into a higher level. These Beta sitosterol tablets have higher concentration of beta sitosterol than margarines and spreads for more and faster health benefits.
