Solgar Phytosterol Complex 100 Softgels
Solgar Phytosterol Complex 100 Softgels
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Description
Solgar Phytosterol Complex Softgels is a food supplement providing a complex of plant sterols, including beta-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol and brassicasterol, in a pack of 100 softgels, taken as 2 softgels twice daily. Plant sterols have been shown to lower or reduce blood cholesterol, an effect obtained with a daily intake of at least 2 g of plant sterols, which this product's suggested dose is designed to provide.
Key Features
- Reduces blood cholesterol: Plant sterols have been shown to lower or reduce blood cholesterol; high cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease.
- Meets the effective daily intake: The suggested dose of 4 softgels a day (2 softgels twice daily) provides the daily intake of at least 2 g of plant sterols needed for the cholesterol-lowering effect.
- Multiple plant sterols: Combines four plant sterols, beta-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol and brassicasterol, in one softgel complex.
- Large 100-softgel pack: Provides a 25-day supply at the suggested dose of 4 softgels a day.
What are plant sterols?
Plant sterols, also called phytosterols, are naturally occurring compounds found in plant cell membranes. Solgar's complex is derived from soy and includes beta-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol and brassicasterol.
Is Phytosterol Complex suitable for vegans or vegetarians?
No. The softgel capsule shell is made from bovine gelatin, so this product is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians.
Can I take more than the suggested dose?
Solgar's product information does not state a maximum daily intake. The suggested dose of 4 softgels a day already provides the daily intake of at least 2 g of plant sterols shown to be effective.
Ingredients
Active ingredient: Phytosterol (Plant Sterol) Complex, including beta-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol and brassicasterol.
Other ingredients: Softgel capsule shell (bovine gelatin), vegetable glycerin (from palm kernel oil and coconut oil), safflower oil, and colour (caramel).
Additional information: Not suitable for vegans or vegetarians, as the softgel shell is made from bovine gelatin. Free from gluten, wheat, dairy, yeast, sugar, starch, preservatives, sweeteners and artificial flavours.
Usage and Instructions
Take 2 softgels twice daily (4 softgels a day in total), preferably with a meal, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Warnings
Phytosterol Complex Softgels contain sulphites, from the gelatin capsule shell and caramel colour, which may cause allergic-type reactions, including in some people with asthma.
Side Effects
No side effects are documented for Solgar Phytosterol Complex Softgels.
