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Beta-Sitosterol Plant Sterols

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  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 50% of ingredients have research evidence
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What the Evidence Says

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Plant sterol esters are supported by strong evidence for reducing LDL cholesterol levels by limiting intestinal absorption. Fish oil concentrate provides omega-3 fatty acids, which are moderately associated with improved cardiovascular health. Together, these ingredients target lipid management through different biological mechanisms.

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Label Data

2 Softgel(s)
Serving Size
90
Servings
Botanical with Nutrients
Product Type
50%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

CardioAid-S Plant Sterol Esters
1 g
Market median: 750.0mg (447 products) 393 studies (A:18, B:204)

Other Ingredients

Softgel Capsule Soy Lecithin
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified Nutrient
Unverified All Other
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Suggested Usage: Take 2 softgels twice daily with food.

Warnings & Precautions

Caution: For adults only.

Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Contains fish (sardines, anchovies, mackerel) and soy.

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, milk, egg or shellfish ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Formulation Notes

CardioAid-S Plant Sterol Esters is a combination of the ester forms of Beta-Sitosterol, Campesterol and Stigmasterol.

A serving of NOW Beta-Sitosterol Plant Sterols with Fish Oil offers 1 gram (1,000 mg) of plant sterol esters in a base of fish oil.

~ With CardioAid-S Plant Sterol Esters ~ Plus added Fish Oil

Contains fish (sardines, anchovies, mackerel) and soy.

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, milk, egg or shellfish ingredients.

Additional Information

Plant Sterols are plant-derived compounds that are structurally similar to cholesterol so that they help to limit the absorption of cholesterol from the digestive tract.*

Foods containing at least 0.65 grams per serving of plant sterol esters, eaten twice a day with meals for a daily total intake of at least 1.3 grams, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

EUA # 1482865

SOFTGEL SIZE

Cardiovascular Health*

~ Supports Healthy Cholesterol Levels already within the normal range*

General Health

Family owned since 1968.

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Please Recycle.

GMP QUALITY ASSURED

CODE 3079 V2

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 33739 03079 5
DSLD Entry Date2016-03-24
Product TypeBotanical with Nutrients
FormSoftgel Capsule
BrandNOW
DSLD ID57158
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

495
Research Sources
56
Avg Quality
222
Meta Analysis
104
Clinical Trial
72
Rct
69
Systematic Review
11
Guideline
5
Cochrane Review
5
Regulatory Source
3
Narrative Review
1
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