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Does beta sitosterol lower high ldl ?
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Yes, about 13%: There have been many research studies showing that Beta sitosterol lowers LDL an average of 13%. See http://tinyurl.com/zu4ap6w Beta sitosterol is much safer than statins for lowering cholesterol; see http://tinyurl.com/p48fhko However, while high LDL can be a factor in cardiovascular disease the main cause is inflammation. See http://tinyurl.com/axtab4d and http://tinyurl.com/9x3n594
Answered 5/4/2016
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