What is it used for?
Helps lower blood total and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol [Source note 3].
Helps lower bad cholesterol [Source note 4].
Helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels [Source note 5].
Note: The above uses can be combined on the product label (e.g., Helps lower blood total and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and maintain healthy cholesterol levels).
Who does this guide cover?
Adults 18 years and older
How is it taken?
Oral [Source note 2]
Which forms are covered?
this reference excludes foods or food-like dosage forms as indicated in the Compendium of references Guidance Document.
Quantities
0.8 - 4.8 grams of Plant sterol esters per day, including at least 80 % of Combined beta-Sitosterol, Campesterol and Stigmasterol, per day [Source note 6].
How is it used?
Take with a meal/food [Source note 7].
How long is it used?
The reference does not require an additional label statement in this section. This does not establish an absence of risk.
Warnings and precautions
Ask a healthcare practitioner/healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
When should it be avoided?
The reference does not require an additional label statement in this section. This does not establish an absence of risk.
Possible side effects
The reference does not require an additional label statement in this section. This does not establish an absence of risk.
Storage
Must be established in accordance with the requirements described in the applicable product regulations.
Preparation details
Ingredient identity, preparation requirements, and other details that define the scope of this guide.
Ingredients and preparations
| Proper name(s) | Common name(s) | Source information / Source material(s) | Source information / Part(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant sterol esters | Plant sterol esters |
| Seed |
| Plant sterol esters | Plant sterol esters |
| Whole plant |
References: Proper name: US FDA 2023; EC 2002; US FDA 2001; Common name: US FDA 2023; EC 2002; US FDA 2001; Source information: USDA 2023; EC 2002; Kerckhoffs et al. 2002; US FDA 2001.
Other ingredients
Must be chosen from the current source ingredient database and must meet the limitations outlined in the database.
Preparation and quality requirements
The finished product specifications must be established in accordance with the requirements described in the source authority source’s product quality guidance.
The active ingredient must comply with the requirements outlined in the source ingredient database.
Guide change history
Updates to this SupplementSafety.org guide.
Minor updates
Updated guide wording, organization, and source presentation. Added our editorial change history.
Initial release
Initial SupplementSafety.org guide prepared from source reference material.
Validation: Not yet completed. Editorial updates do not constitute clinical validation.
Sources
Source information
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The source document includes supporting references. We have not independently summarized or assessed every cited study for this guide.
- Source document version
- June 26, 2026
- Source captured
- Aug 15, 2026
- Editorial work
- Editorial preparation. Independent clinical review has not been recorded for this guide.
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