

A unique formula using 300 mg. of plant sterols per capsule, derived from non-GMO soy extract. This dosage provides 117 mg. of beta-sitosterol. This active ingredient is a natural micro-nutrient plant fat A proprietary blend of natural ingredients extracted from fruit, specific oil producing seeds and plants, as well as EFA's extracted from flax seed, designed to enhance the absorption and retention of the sterols and anti-oxidants within the body. An aqueous pine bark anti-oxidant, rich in flavanoids and derived from the New Zealand "Pinus radiata" tree. This anti-oxidant contains an unrivalled molecular weight of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC's). These are extracted without the use of chemical solvents, using pure water. STEROL 117TM has demonstrated that it has an effect on histamine release from human basophils and IL-6 levels and can substantially alleviate symptoms associated with airborne allergies Plant sterols, particularly in concentrations as in STEROL 117TM, reduce cholesterol absorption by competing with cholesterol for uptake into mixed micelles
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