{"product_id":"phytosterols-ir-450-mg-60-tablets","title":"Phytosterols IR 450 mg 60 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePhytosterols IR 450mg — FDA-Qualified Claim Dose for Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEndurance Products Phytosterols IR delivers 450mg of phytosterols (plant sterols and stanols) per immediate-release tablet — meeting the FDA-authorized qualified health claim threshold of 400mg per serving that, when consumed twice daily (800mg total), allows the claim that such products 'may reduce the risk of heart disease.' Phytosterols are structurally similar to cholesterol and reduce cholesterol absorption by competing with dietary cholesterol for the limited intestinal absorption sites, effectively reducing the amount of cholesterol that enters the bloodstream from the gut with each meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHuman clinical research across multiple meta-analyses has consistently demonstrated that 1.6–3g of phytosterols daily reduces LDL cholesterol by 7–12% as an adjunct to a heart-healthy diet — a meaningful reduction achievable without the drug side effects associated with statins. The immediate-release (IR) format is specifically suited to phytosterols because their cholesterol-blocking mechanism is most effective when present in the gut at the same time as dietary cholesterol — taking the tablet with meals ensures the phytosterols are present to compete with cholesterol for absorption. Beyond cholesterol management, systematic review data also supports phytosterol benefits for men's prostate health — plant sterols have been shown to support healthy urinary flow and urinary symptoms without adverse effects on prostate size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhytosterols 450mg per tablet\u003c\/strong\u003e — FDA-qualified claim dose for cholesterol reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmediate-release format\u003c\/strong\u003e — taken with meals for maximum cholesterol-blocking effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports LDL cholesterol reduction 7–12% as part of a heart-healthy diet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProstate and urinary health support in men\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60 tablets; vegan, gluten-free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake 1 tablet twice daily with meals, or as directed by your healthcare provider.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Endurance Products Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51252288651566,"sku":"000000000300084662","price":18.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/3297\/1822\/files\/515x515-Phytosterols-60c-101625-BOT.png?v=1779658591","url":"https:\/\/www.drmattgianforte.com\/products\/phytosterols-ir-450-mg-60-tablets","provider":"Dr Matt Gianforte","version":"1.0","type":"link"}