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Beta-sitosterol
Description: Beta-sitosterol is a plant component (a sterol) which has been shown effective in the treatment of high cholesterol1 and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.2 It is also suspected that beta-sitosterol may inhibit the growth of cancer cells.3

Natural Sources: Corn Oil, Rice Bran, Soybeans, Wheat Germ.

Useful in treatment of: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, high cholesterol.

Recommended Dosage: The recommended dose for reduction of blood cholesterol is approximately 50 mg daily. 60 to 130 mg daily appear effective in the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.4

Contraindications: None.

References:

1Lees AM, Mok HYI, Lee RS, et al. Plant sterols as cholesterol-lowering agents: Clinical trials in patients with hypercholesterolemia and studies of sterol balance. Atheroscler 1977;28:325–38
2Berges RR, Windeler J, Trampisch HJ, et al. Randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial of beta-sitosterol in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Lancet 1995;345:1529–32.
3Kiriakdis S, Stathi S, Jha HC, et al. Fatty acid esters of sitosterol 3ß-glucoside from soybeans and tempeh (fermented soybeans) as antiproliferative substances. J Clin Biochem Nutr 1997;22:139–47.
4Berges RR, Windeler J, Trampisch HJ, et al. Randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial of beta-sitosterol in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Lancet 1995;345:1529–32.
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