Plant Sterols

Plant sterols are not vitamins. They have no antioxidant properties, so taking them does not preclude a regular vitamin and mineral regimen. But vitamin supplements are not effective unless they are assimilated. The immune system needs to receive the boost of natural plant sterols. Cholesterol is a well-known and much discussed sterol, but with a major difference. Animals produce only cholesterol while plants have the ability to produce both a small amount of cholesterol (the good variety) as well as the phytosterols that are essential nutrients for healthy cells.

Consult your physician before begining any dietary supplement regimen.

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FEDERAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
FDA regulates dietary supplements under a different set of regulations than those covering "conventional" foods and drug products (prescription and Over-the-Counter). Under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), the dietary supplement manufacturer is responsible for ensuring that a dietary supplement is safe before it is marketed. FDA is responsible for taking action against any unsafe dietary supplement product after it reaches the market. Generally, manufacturers do not need to register with FDA nor get FDA approval before producing or selling dietary supplements. Manufacturers must make sure that product label information is truthful and not misleading.

United States Department of Health and Human Services
Thee United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.The department has more than 300 programs.

Nutrition.gov
Nutrition and health information on government websites.