Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally

Beta-Sitosterol comes from soy or rice. It is a healthy plant oil, found in soybeans and rice. It can decrease the absorption of cholesterol in the digestive system and decrease the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver. Beta-Sitosterol decreases absorption by locking onto the fat molecules eaten and by blocking the fat molecule absorption gates in the intestines. The fats and cholesterol are then excreted rather than absorbed. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed a 42% decease in cholesterol absorbed when taking beta-sitosterol before eating scrambled eggs. The liver actually manufactures more cholesterol than is typically absorbed from food. Beta-sitosterol acts on the liver enzymes in a way which inhibits cholesterol production. An important enzyme for the manufacture of cholesterol in the liver is broken down rapidly in the presence of beta-sitosterol. Cholesterol is also more easily broken down by the liver in the presence of beta-sitosterol. The specific liver enzymes which break down saturated fats are significantly more active. There are possibly even more benefits to taking beta-sitosterol including aiding in weight loss.Beta-Sitosterol can be purchased as a supplement – Beta-Sitosterol Complex in 300mg tablets. There might be medication interactions, so it is best to check with your medical doctor before trying this supplement.