The Role of Phytosterols in reducing Cholesterol:

Plant sterols, or “phytosterols,” are cholesterol-like compounds found mostly in vegetable oils, nuts and legumes.

Phytosterols have the same function as cholesterol in the body. Cholesterol is a necessary component of a cell membrane. However, when cholesterol levels are high it is associated with heart diseases. Diets rich in phytosterols are known to reduce cholesterol levels. For example, in one study it was found that subjects fed wheat germ containing high phytosterols had 42% lower cholesterol in their blood as compared to those who were fed phytosterol-free wheat germ.*

The list below shows a few examples of food sources with the highest Total Sterol Content. Generally, oils have the highest sterol (plant based-cholesterol) level, vegetables and fruits have lower sterol content.
Rice Bran tops the list for healthy plant sterols with 1055mg per 100g!


Food Source / Total Sterol Content (mg/100g)
Rice Bran / 1055
Corn / 952
Wheat Germ / 553
Flax Seed / 338

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Patty’s formulation provides a total of at least 400 mg of phytosterols per serving. Studies show that diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol, which include two servings of food providing a daily total of at least 800mg of phytosterols in two meals may reduce the risk of heart disease.
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