Official resources

Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
103

Compare All Forms

3 forms

Compare supplement forms of Phytosterols by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

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Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
Phytosterols — — — View →
Phytosterols (mixed)
  • DSLD group id: 2494
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Phytosterols (unspecified)
  • DSLD group id: 2675
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Also appears on labels as

Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).

cardioaid, corowise, other phytosterols nmt, phytosterol blend, phytosterol complex, Phytosterols (unspecified), phytosterols, powder, phytosterols concentrate, phytosterols extract, phytosterols phytopin, plant sterols and sterolins, vegapure 95 ds phytosterol esters, vegetable phytosterol esters

Type: Other

Miscellaneous ingredients including fillers, binders, preservatives, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, and other additives found in supplements.

Absorption: Many of these ingredients are inert fillers or additives that may affect absorption of active ingredients.

Interactions: Some additives may have health concerns. Fillers may reduce absorption of other nutrients. Preservatives and artificial colors may cause adverse reactions in sensitive individuals.