Including Phytosterols in Your Cholesterol-Lowering Diet

Someone forward you this email? No sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here. Follow Us     Including Phytosterols in Your Cholesterol-Lowering Diet 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. Jennifer Moll, PharmD Cholesterol Expert 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? READ NOW » Share   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. READ NOW » Share   Phytosterol Supplements v. Foods: Which Should You Use to Lower Cholesterol?  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? READ NOW » Share   What Quantity of Phytosterols Do I Need Daily to Lower My LDL? 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. READ NOW » Share   MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • Ways to Include Phytosterols in Your Cholesterol-Lowering Diet • Low-Cholesterol Dinners with Phytosterols • Are Phytosterol Supplements Safe? • What Quantity of Phytosterols Do I Need Daily to Lower My LDL? • Which Foods Contain the Highest Amount of Phytosterols? • Cholesterol-Friendly, Phytosterol Snacks With Peanut Butter Advertisement About Health | Follow Us:     You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to 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. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved - Privacy Policy