The addition of plant sterols helped further lower total cholesterol and contributed to a nearly 10 percent reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the so-called "bad" cholesterol.

The power of plant sterols and stanols Plant sterols and stanols—compounds naturally found in plants that closely resemble cholesterol—represent one of the most effective natural approaches to ...

Plant sterols, naturally occurring compounds in the cell membranes of plants, have garnered significant attention for their role in regulating cholesterol metabolism.

What you should consider: This sterol supplement is best for people who are already in the normal range of healthy cholesterol, as it only delivers 1,000 milligrams of sterols per serving.

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. While medications are an effective treatment, many also look to natural ways. Some supplements, along with a healthy lifestyle, may help ...

Sterols are beneficial plant metabolites with proven human health effects. In rapeseed (Brassica napus), enhancing sterol content could add significant nutritional value to edible oils.

The Brandeis team’s research, recently published in the Journal of Nutrition, described LDL cholesterol reductions averaging 15 percent among 10 people. LDL is the “bad” cholesterol.

Plant sterols are present in small quantities in a variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, cereals and legumes. The American Heart Association and the National Cholesterol ...