Can Including Phytosterols Lower Your Cholesterol?

Can Including Phytosterols Lower Your Cholesterol? By Jennifer Moll, PharmD Phytosterols have been in the news over the past few years due to their health benefits. These healthy compounds - which are found in various supplements and foods - have also been noted to have a positive effect on your cholesterol levels. Can Phytosterols Lower Cholesterol?  This article will tell you a little bit more about phytosterols, where they are found, and which types of cholesterol they have been shown to lower. READ NOW How Do Phytosterols Lower Cholesterol?  Phytosterols, also known as plant sterols, are cholesterol-like molecules found in a variety of foods. Recent research suggests that phytosterols are a heart-healthy ingredient to add to your diet, but how do they work?  READ NOW Are Phytosterol Supplements Safe?  Many nutritious foods contain phytosterols, but it may be a little more tempting -- and easier -- to take a supplement. But do they work the same and are they harmful? READ NOW Which Foods Contain the Highest Amounts of Phytosterols?  There are plenty of phytosterol-containing foods to include in your cholesterol-lowering diet. This article will show you which foods have the highest phytosterol content. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Are You More of an Extrovert or an Introvert? Is Alzheimer's Disease Inherited? Could You Have Psoriatic Arthritis? Quiz: Are You an 'Adrenaline Junkie?' Quiz: Do You Worry Too Much Does your child have any symptoms of diabetes? Can a DAN Autism Doctor Help? What Does Your Diet Say About You? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.