Solgar Phytosterol Complex Softgels - Pack of 100 - for Healthy Cholesterol Levels - Gluten Free

• ✓ NATURALLY OCCURING - Phytosterol Complex contains phytosterols, a group of naturally occurring compounds found in plant cell membranes. Phytosterols are fatty acid esters which exist in plants and they have a molecular structure very similar to cholesterol
• ✓ HEALTHY CHOLESTEROL LEVELS - Due to the similar structure to cholesterol, phytosterols is believed to intervene with the synthesis of cholesterol and reduce the production and absorption of bad cholesterol or LDL. Plant sterols have been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. The beneficial effect of plant sterols is obtained with a daily intake of at least 2 g plant sterols
• ✓ COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABILITY - For over 70 years we've used 100% recyclable amber glass bottles
• ✓ NATURAL WELLNESS - We believe that cleaner is better, we craft our vitamins and minerals in small batches to help ensure consistency and purity from bottle to bottle
• ✓ GOLD STANDARD - All Solgar products meet our industry recognized “Gold Standard” for excellence, made using naturally sourced ingredients and innovating since 1947

Product Description Phytosterol Complex contains phytosterols, a group of naturally occurring compounds found in plant cell membranes. Phytosterols are fatty acid esters which exist in plants and they have a molecular structure very similar to cholesterol. There are over 200 different types of phytosterols; such as beta sitosterol, brassicasterol, campersterol and stigmasterol. Natural sources of phytosterols are vegetable oils, nuts and nut oils, seeds, grains and some types of beans. Due to the similar structure to cholesterol, phytosterols is believed to intervene with the synthesis of cholesterol and reduce the production and absorption of bad cholesterol or LDL. Plant sterols have been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. The beneficial effect of plant sterols is obtained with a daily intake of at least 2 g plant sterols. Phytosterol Complex is to be taken as 2 softgels a day and provides a combination of phytosterol (plant sterols derived from soy) and other sterol esters such as beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol, campesterol and brassicasterol. Ingredients Phytosterol (plant sterol) Complex (including beta-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol, brassicasterol), Softgel Capsule Shell: gelatin (from bovine) (Sulphites), vegetable glycerin (from palm kernel oil and coconut oil), Safflower oil, Colour: (caramel) (Sulphites). Directions As a food supplement for adults, two (2) softgels twice daily with meals, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Do not exceed directions for use. Safety Warning If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication (especially if cholesterol lowering) or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this product. Children under five should not be given this adult supplement. Box Contains Glass Jar containing Solgar Food Supplement Manufacturer Contact Information Solgar UK, Beggars Lane, Aldbury, Tring, Herts HP23 5PT