{"id":19160,"date":"2017-02-14T16:34:12","date_gmt":"2017-02-14T21:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/?p=19160"},"modified":"2025-09-08T12:51:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T16:51:12","slug":"reduce-cholesterol-naturally-using-plant-sterols-stanols","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/reduce-cholesterol-naturally-using-plant-sterols-stanols\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reduce Cholesterol Naturally Using Plant Sterols and Stanols"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Virtually everyone is aware that high cholesterol is associated with an increased likelihood of coronary heart disease and stroke. To reduce cholesterol, the first step is to reduce the consumption of foods high in cholesterol, such as fatty foods, dairy, and meats. Western-trained physicians often recommend the use of statins, which have been shown to be effective at lowering cholesterol and have proven cardiovascular benefits. Plant sterols and stanols have been shown to lower cholesterol naturally.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Reduce-Cholesterol-Naturally-copy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19191\" src=\"https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Reduce-Cholesterol-Naturally-copy.jpg\" alt=\"CardioMender, MD reduce cholesterol naturally\" width=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Reduce-Cholesterol-Naturally-copy.jpg 1768w, https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Reduce-Cholesterol-Naturally-copy-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Reduce-Cholesterol-Naturally-copy-1024x587.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Reduce-Cholesterol-Naturally-copy-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Reduce-Cholesterol-Naturally-copy-1536x881.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1768px) 100vw, 1768px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Plant sterols and stanols are non-absorbable oils and have a similar structure to cholesterol but are not absorbed by the gut. They are found in certain vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, and grains or can be obtained from nutritional supplements, and work by inhibiting the absorption of cholesterol which is then eliminated. They are believed by many to be one of the best ways to <a href=\"\/blog\/reduce-cholesterol-naturally\/\">reduce cholesterol naturally<\/a>. <sup>1<\/sup> They DO lower bad cholesterol (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/heart-disease\/ldl-cholesterol-the-bad-cholesterol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">LDL<\/a>) but DO NOT lower good cholesterol (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/high-blood-cholesterol\/in-depth\/hdl-cholesterol\/art-20046388\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">HDL<\/a>). In order to enjoy the heart-healthy benefits of more acceptable cholesterol levels, a sustained regimen of plant sterols and stanols, from either specific foods or natural supplements, is essential.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Plant Sterols and Stanols have been shown to Reduce Cholesterol in 2-3 Weeks:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1.5-2.4g per day can lower cholesterol by 7-10%<sup>2<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>3.0g per day can lower cholesterol by 15%<sup>3<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Lower LDL (Bad) and Total Cholesterol<sup>4<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Do NOT lower HDL (Good) Cholesterol or Triglycerides<sup>4<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>No side effects using up to 3 grams per day<sup>3<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Can be used in conjunction with statins and is more effective than doubling their dose. <sup>5<\/sup> Increasing the dose of statin increases the likelihood of side effects.<\/li>\n<li>Stopping their use reverses their benefit. A sustained regimen is necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Lowering cholesterol is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease but specific outcome benefits have not been studied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Can We Reduce Cholesterol Naturally?<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>LDL- Cholesterol: Doubling statin dose vs. Adding Plant Sterols &amp; Stanols w\/o Change in Statin Dose<sup>5<\/sup><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Supplemental Sterols\/Stanols<\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Approximate LDL-cholesterol reduction<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 158px;\" border=\"1\" width=\"600\" cellpadding=\"15\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" bgcolor=\"#D90546\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Ways to further lower cholesterol<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ways to further lower cholesterol<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">None<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Adding plant Sterol\/Stanols Without Change Dose of Statin<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">1.5-2.4g\/day<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">7 &#8211; 10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Table adapted from ESC\/EAS Guidelines, 2011 and Gylling et al., 2014.<sup>5<\/sup><\/p>\n<h2>How to Get Enough Plant Sterols and Stanols<\/h2>\n<p>It is challenging to get enough plant sterols and stanols from food, thus food manufacturers add them to foods such as orange juice, milk, cereals, vegetable oils, and mayonnaise. Their addition to foods has been demonstrated as an effective way to lower total cholesterol, specifically LDL or bad cholesterol. <sup>4<\/sup> Similar benefits have been shown with taking nutritional supplements. However, it is clear, if you stop the supplement, similar to discontinuing statins, the favorable effects on cholesterol are lost. Lifelong benefits are achieved with lifelong focus. You CAN reduce cholesterol naturally.<\/p>\n<h3>Try CardioMender&#8217;s Edge<\/h3>\n<p>CardioMender&#8217;s Edge is a great source of plant sterols, Sytrinol\u2122 (a patented compound derived from citrus fruit and palm), and pomegranate to help support <a href=\"\/blog\/cardio-critical-vitamins-for-heart-health-month\/\">cardiovascular health<\/a> and normal cholesterol metabolism.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18572 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/cardiomenders-edge-762x1282at100-bicubic-sharper.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"762\" height=\"1282\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/cardiomenders-edge-762x1282at100-bicubic-sharper.jpg 762w, https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/cardiomenders-edge-762x1282at100-bicubic-sharper-178x300.jpg 178w, https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/cardiomenders-edge-762x1282at100-bicubic-sharper-609x1024.jpg 609w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>FORMULA (#99134) &#8211; Labeled as Cardiomender&#8217;s Edge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>2 vegetarian capsules contain:<\/p>\n<p>Plant Sterols (Phytosterols) (from soy) 400 mg<\/p>\n<p>Sytrinol\u2122 150 mg<\/p>\n<p>(proprietary blend of polymethoxylated flavones and tocotrienols from citrus and palm fruits)<\/p>\n<p>Standardized Pomegranate Extract (Fruit) 50 mg<\/p>\n<p>(Standardized to 40% ellagic acid)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-round vc_btn3-style-classic vc_btn3-color-juicy-pink\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/request-appointment\/\">Request Appointment<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>References<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/high-cholesterol\/statins-vs-plant-sterols\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">http:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/high-cholesterol\/statins-vs-plant-sterols<\/a> &#8211; Plantsterols3<\/li>\n<li>The Cholesterol-Lowering Action of Plant Stanol Esters Tu T. Nguyen Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, Rochester, MN<\/li>\n<li>Miettinen, T. A., Puska, P., Gylling, H., Vanhanen, H., &amp; Vartiainen, E. (1995). Reduction of serum cholesterol with sitostanol-ester margarine in a mildly hypercholesterolemic population. <em>New England Journal of Medicine<\/em>, 333, 1308\u20131312. Retrieved from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJM199511163332002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">http:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJM199511163332002<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dietattheheart.com\/stanols_sterols\/eas_recommendations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">http:\/\/www.dietattheheart.com\/stanols_sterols\/eas_recommendations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Virtually everyone is aware that high cholesterol is associated with an increased likelihood of coronary heart disease and stroke. To reduce cholesterol, the first step is to reduce the consumption of foods high in cholesterol, such as fatty foods, dairy, and meats. Western-trained physicians often recommend the use of statins, which have been shown&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":19191,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[973],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19160","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-weight-loss-articles","entry","has-media"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19160","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19160"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19160\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33344,"href":"https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19160\/revisions\/33344"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19191"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19160"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19160"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sagmeticinfotech.com\/wp\/2026\/cardiomenderweightloss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19160"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}