Beta-Sitosterol Plant Sterols
by NOW · Softgel Capsule
Supplement facts from the label of Beta-Sitosterol Plant Sterols by NOW: CardioAid-S Plant Sterol Esters 1.0 g, natural Fish Oil concentrate 120 mg….
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CardioAid-S Plant Sterol Esters | 1.0 g | — | — |
| └ Beta-Sitosterol | 400 mg | — | — |
| └ Campesterol | 0.00 NP | — | — |
| └ Stigmasterol | 0.00 NP | — | — |
| natural Fish Oil concentrate | 120 mg | — | — |
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Gluten Free · Dairy Free
Claim types: Nutrient · All Other · Structure/Function
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested Usage: Take 2 softgels twice daily with food.
Formula re: Contains: CardioAid-S Plant Sterol Esters is a combination of the ester forms of Beta-Sitosterol, Campesterol and Stigmasterol.
All Other Content: Plant Sterols are plant-derived compounds that are structurally similar to cholesterol so that they help to limit the absorption of cholesterol from the digestive tract.*
Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM): In this way, CardioAid-S can help to maintain cholesterol levels already within the normal range.*
All Other Content: Foods containing at least 0.65 grams per serving of plant sterol esters, eaten twice a day with meals for a daily total intake of at least 1.3 grams, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Formula re: Contains: A serving of NOW Beta-Sitosterol Plant Sterols with Fish Oil offers 1 gram (1,000 mg) of plant sterol esters in a base of fish oil.
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).