Solgar® Phytosterol Complex contains phytosterols, a group of naturally occurring compounds found in plant cell membranes. Phytosterols are fatty acid esters which exist in plants and they have a molecular structure very similar to cholesterol. There are over 200 different types of phytosterols; such as beta sitosterol, brassicasterol, campersterol and sigmasterol. Natural sources of phytosterols are vegetable oils, nuts and nut oils, seeds, grains and some types of beans. Due to the similar structure to cholesterol, phytosterols is believed to intervene with the synthesis of cholesterol and reduce the production and absorption of bad cholesterol or LDL. Plant sterols have been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. The beneficial effect of plant sterols is obtained with a daily intake of at least 2 g plant sterols. Solgar® Phytosterol Complex is to be taken as 2 softgels a day and provides a combination of phytosterol (plant sterols derived from soy) and other sterol esters such as beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol, campesterol and brassicasterol. All Solgar® products meet our industry recognized “Gold Standard” for excellence. Made using naturally sourced ingredients and innovating since 1947, Solgar® is your perfect supplement to good health – 98% of Solgar® consumers recommend the brand* About Solgar Solgar's story started in 1947 in the East Side of Manhattan, when Nat Colby, Mike Goldfarb and Carl Zoll, two pharmacists and a holistic physician, acted upon a shared belief that it is better to prevent diseases with vitamins and minerals than to treat them with pharmaceuticals. Since then, Solgar have had one vision to develop the most trusted brand in health and wellness, providing solutions for all life stages. Today, Solgar have more innovated products in more global markets than any other vitamin brand, that meet Solgar industry recognised “Gold Standard” for excellence. In fact, 98% of Solgar consumers state they would recommend the brand.* Solgar's attention to detail at every stage from manufacturing to distribution has enabled them to set, maintain and raise the 'Gold Standard' for quality and attention to detail. Solgar achieve this by exclusively distributing their products to knowledgeable retailers worldwide who receive Solgar's on-going comprehensive supplement training and nutrition education. These retailers can then guide the consumers through the wide range of supplement choices available. When purchasing Solgar products, you can be assured of: Innovative, science-based products that are renowned worldwide No-compromise policy on quality, manufactured in our own state-of-the-art facility Products manufacture to the highest specifications (USP Water Purification System to ensure non-contamination) Natural, water-based coating instead for all of our coated-tablet products 100% recyclable, high quality amber glass bottles Naturally sourced ingredients, free from sugar, salt & starch Vitamins for all, whatever your lifestyle choice: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free or dairy free Kosher and halal certified products
