Can Taking Phytosterols Improve Your Cholesterol Levels?

Can Taking Phytosterols Improve Your Cholesterol Levels? By Jennifer Moll, PharmD Phytosterol supplements have been heavily advertised lately, with claims that they can help improve your lipids. But do they really work? This newsletter will give you the scoop on phytosterols, including whether or not they are safe to take  and other surprising places you can find them. Can Phytosterols Lower Cholesterol?  There is quite a few studies suggesting that phytosterols can lower certain aspects of your lipid profile. This article will show you how the studies stack up. READ NOW Can Taking Phytosterol Supplements Cause Side Effects?  Although phytosterol supplements can be found over-the-counter, there may be some side effects associated with taking them. This article will tell you what to expect. READ NOW Where Can You Find Phytosterols to Lower Your Cholesterol?  The supplement aisle isn't the only place you can find phytosterols. This handy guide will show you the many sources that contain these cholesterol-friendly nutrients. READ NOW Is It Safe to Take Phytosterol Supplements for Your Cholesterol?  Even though a supplement is widely available, it doesn't mean that it is necessarily safe to take. Although phytosterol supplements appear to be safe short-term, there are very little studies looking at their safety over a long period of time.  READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Understanding Lung Cancer Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Understanding Asthma Understanding Plaque Psoriasis 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.