Plant sterols are found in vegetable oils and grains, and their consumption helps to maintain cholesterol levels within normal limits. The mechanism of action of plant sterols on lipid metabolism is the following: the plant sterols have a similar chemical structure to cholesterol acting in re-absorption in the intestine. Cholesterol is normally secreted into the intestine through the bile so as to help in the digestion and then re-absorbed and enters the blood circulation. Plant sterols compete with cholesterol in re-absorption in the intestine resulting in lowering even in persons receiving lipid-lowering diet.

Modern diets are characterized by ever lower levels of dietary intake of plant sterols, which is why many foods such as margarine enriched with plant sterols. These fortified foods help to increase the daily intake. Although this is difficult to achieve the desired intake and often their increased consumption leads to a concomitant increase in calories.

The Lamberts Plant Sterols of tablets provide 400mg of plant sterols can be added to diets without burdening the daily calorie intake. This dose is equivalent to the dose used in clinical studies on the reduction of blood cholesterol.

DOSAGE

Take 1 tablet daily with meal or as directed by the doctor or pharmacist. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.