Evidence brief · Supplement
Beta-Sitosterol for LDL cholesterol
Evidence grade B — Sterol effect
- Overall grade
- Grade B
- Last revised
- 1
- graded outcome
- 0
- references listed
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1 at grade B — 1 graded row
What is known
Each outcome with its grade (how strong the evidence is, A to D), the size of the effect where the entry records one, and how often studies agree.
- LDL cholesterolEvidence grade B
Sterol effect
Smallhigh
The evidence in words
The verdict
For ldl cholesterol, Beta-Sitosterol earns evidence grade B (small effect, high consistency) — there is real evidence here. Sterol effect
How it might work
It reduces cholesterol absorption and, via anti-inflammatory and hormonal effects, improves urinary flow in BPH.
How to use it
Safety & cautions
Generally safe; mild GI effects.
Bottom line
A legitimately-evidenced option for BPH urinary symptoms that also nudges LDL down. Solid for a botanical.
Goes with
- Beta-SitosterolRead the full Beta-Sitosterol monographEvidence grade B
Related reading
Entries that share this one's tags or conditions.
- Beta-Sitosterol for BPH urinary symptomsEvidence grade B — Cochrane-supportedEvidence grade B
- Beta-Sitosterol: side effects, safety & interactionsGenerally safe; mild GI effects.Evidence grade B
- Glucomannan for LDL cholesterolEvidence grade B — Bile-acid bindingEvidence grade B
- Lycopene for Cardiovascular markersEvidence grade C — ModestEvidence grade C
Sources
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Last revised . A grade is this entry's reading of the evidence, not medical advice.