Synthesized by plant but not by animals or human!
- In previous study, plant sterols (8.8 g/day) could reduce LDL cholesterol to 17.3%. However, they recommenced 2 g/day dose, may have clinically significant to reducing the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD)1
- Plant sterols had no effect on HDL cholesterol1
- No major side effect was reported during the study period!