About Cholesterol: Including Phytosterols in Your Cholesterol-Lowering Diet

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Cholesterol Cholesterol Risk & Testing Treatment Diet & Meal Plans From Jennifer Moll, PharmD , your Guide to Cholesterol Phytosterols have been in the news over the past few years due to their health benefits. These healthy compounds - which are found in various supplements and foods - have also been noted to have a positive effect on your cholesterol levels. This newsletter will cover what phytosterols are, how they affect your cholesterol, and how to include this healthy ingredient in your cholesterol-lowering diet. Can Phytosterols Lower Cholesterol? This article will tell you a little bit more about phytosterols, where they are found, and which types of cholesterol they have been shown to lower. Search Related Topics:  healthy snacks  cholesterol-lowering supplements  low cholesterol diets Phytosterol Supplements v. Foods: Which Should You Use? Many nutritious foods contain phytosterols, but it may be a little more tempting -- and easier -- to take a supplement. Which is better -- using phytosterol supplements or foods containing phytosterols when it comes to lowering cholesterol? Search Related Topics:  lower cholesterol naturally  cholesterol lowering supplements  phytosterols and cholesterol How Do Phytosterols Lower Cholesterol? Phytosterols, also known as plant sterols, are cholesterol-like molecules found in a variety of foods. Recent research suggests that phytosterols are a heart-healthy ingredient to add to your diet, but how do they work? Search Related Topics:  phytosterols and cholesterol  fats and lowering cholesterol  cholesterol friendly foods What Quantity of Phytosterols Do I Need Daily for Health? There isn't a fixed amount of phytosterol-containing foods you should consume each daily, but there are studies that reveal quantity of phytosterols that appears to help lower certain types of lipids the most. Search Related Topics:  cholesterol lowering supplements  lowering ldl cholesterol  phytosterols and cholesterol Related Searches Lowering Cholesterol Cholesterol Levels Low Cholesterol Diet Reducing Cholesterol Reduce Cholesterol Featured Articles Ways to Include Phytosterols in Your Cholesterol-Lowering Diet Are Phytosterol Supplements Safe? Where Can I Find Phytosterols to Lower My Cholesterol? Which Foods Contain the Highest Amount of Phytosterols? Lunch Salads Containing Phytosterols Low-Cholesterol Dinners with Phytosterols   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Jennifer Moll, PharmD Cholesterol Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What Is High Cholesterol? Symptoms of High Cholesterol Diagnosis of High Cholesterol Treatment of High Cholesterol Prevention of High Cholesterol   Follow me on: Advertisement