When to take Sterol Complex?
Take 3 to 6 tablets with any meal or half an hour before training with plenty of water.
Is sterol complex a steroid?
They are not steroid, so don’t expect to be big ramy.
What are sterols used for?
People commonly use plant sterols for lowering cholesterol levels. Plant sterols are also used for heart disease, colon cancer, stomach cancer, obesity, heart attack, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support many of these other uses.
What does universal sterol complex do?
The comprehensive formula found in Natural Sterol Complex can enhance your body’s ability to increase muscle mass and density, boost performance and recovery, enhance energy levels and strength.
What is the difference between steroids and sterols?
More generally, any compounds that contain the gonane structure, additional functional groups, and/or modified ring systems derived from gonane are called steroids. Therefore, sterols are a subgroup of the steroids.
Are sterol supplements safe?
Plant sterols/stanols are generally safe for most healthy people. Side effects include diarrhea or fat in the stool. In people with sitosterolemia, high plant sterol levels have been associated with increased risk of premature atherosclerosis.
What is an example of a sterol?
Cholesterol is the main animal sterol, while β-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol, brassicasterol, avenasterol, and stigmastenol are major plant sterols present in vegetable oils at much higher levels than cholesterol is in animal fats.
What is a common animal based sterol?
The most familiar type of animal sterol is cholesterol, which is vital to cell membrane structure, and functions as a precursor to fat-soluble vitamins and steroid hormones.
What is natural sterol complex™?
Today’s Natural Sterol Complex™ contains a comprehensive formulation of the most powerful anabolic sterols, phytonutrients, and phytochemicals available. If you are looking for a more natural supplement to help you achieve your lean mass goals, look no further than Natural Sterol Complex™.†
What are sterols and stanols?
Sterols and stanols are plant-based compounds that have been clinically shown to lower cholesterol levels † and support a healthy heart. † Sterols and stanols work to prevent the absorption of dietary sources of cholesterol, which in turn helps to lower LDL cholesterol levels in the blood.
Should you include sterols and stanols in your diet?
For people who aim to take an active step towards improving their lipid profile, incorporating sterols and stanols in the diet can be a very valuable choice. † How Much Sterols and Stanols Per Day?
What are sterols in the cell membrane?
Sterols are essential components of cell membranes. Plant sterols naturally contain a sterol ring that is identical to cholesterol, so they structurally resemble cholesterol. Because plant sterols and cholesterol look alike, plant sterols can interfere with the absorption of dietary cholesterol in the GI tract.