Beta-Sitosterol

What Is Beta-Sitosterol?

Beta-sitosterol is a naturally occurring plant sterol. Plant sterols are a family of compounds similar in structure to cholesterol that have positive effects on prostate health.*

Uses For Beta-Sitosterol

Supports Prostate Health:

In a 6-month randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study with 200 male subjects, it was proposed that a mixed phytosterol complex providing beta-sitosterol supported healthy urinary flow.

In an 18-month follow-up trial, beta-sitosterol maintained healthy urinary function. These results have been supported in other clinical trials as well.*

Source for Beta-Sitosterol

Beta-sitosterol is sourced from a soy-based phytosterol complex. Vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate) is derived from corn dextrose fermentation. Hypo-allergenic plant fiber is derived from pine cellulose. There is no detectable GMO material in this product.

Potential Side Effects Or Precautions - Beta-Sitosterol

This product may not be desirable for individuals with a sensitivity to soy. If pregnant or lactating, consult your physician before taking this product.

Potential Drug Interactions - Beta-Sitosterol

At this time, there are no known adverse reactions when taken in conjunction with medications.

Ingredients and Dosage

each Beta-sitosterol vegetable capsule contains

beta-sitosterol (from 150 mg of a phytosterol complex) - 68 mg.
vitamin C (as ascorbyl palmitate) - 20 mg.

(hypo-allergenic plant fiber added to complete capsule volume requirement)

Recommended Dosage

1–2 capsules per day, in divided doses, with meals.

References:

1. Berges RR, Windeler J, Trampisch HJ, Senge T. Randomised, placebocontrolled, double-blind clinical trial of beta-sitosterol in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Beta-sitosterol Study Group. Lancet 1995 Jun 17;345(8964):1529-32.

2. Berges RR, Kassen A, Senge T. Treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia with betasitosterol: an 18-month follow-up. BJU Int 2000 May;85(7):842-6.

3. Klippel KF, Hiltl DM, Schipp B. A multicentric, placebo-controlled, doubleblind clinical trial of beta-sitosterol (phytosterol) for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Br J Urol1997 Sep;80(3):427-32.

4. Kassen A, Berges R, Senge T. Effect of beta-sitosterol on transforming growth factor-beta-1 expression and translocation protein kinase C alpha in human prostate stromal cells in vitro. Eur Urol 2000 Jun;37(6):735-41.

5. Healthnotes Clinical Essentials. Copyright 2004. Healthnotes, Inc.

*This is a statement of nutritional support. This statement has not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

This information is for educational purposes only. Consult your physician for any health problems.

Source: Product Information Sheet from Pure Encapsulations

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