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Oral Uses
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Beta-sitosterol facilitates urinary flow; alleviates symptoms. Take 75-150 mg of beta-sitosterol daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Heart attack prevention
Beta-sitosterol prevents cholesterol absorption; reduces total cholesterol and heart disease risk. Take 0.3-5.0 g of beta-sitosterol daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- High cholesterol
Beta-sitosterol reduces total cholesterol and prevents cholesterol absorption. Take 0.3-5.0 g of beta-sitosterol daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Athletic performance recovery
Beta-sitosterol enhances immune system; prevents post physical activity infections. Take 75-150 mg of beta-sitosterol daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Stroke prevention
Beta-sitosterol reduces total cholesterol and prevents cholesterol absorption. Take 0.3-5.0 g of beta-sitosterol daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Alopecia
Beta-sitosterol blocks dihydrotestosterone production; stimulates hair growth. Efficient for androgenic alopecia only. Take 75-150 mg of beta-sitosterol daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Athletic performance
Beta-sitosterol enhances immune system; prevents post physical activity infections. Take 40-80 mg of beta-sitosterol daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Recommended Dosage
Take 75-150 mg of beta-sitosterol daily, in divided doses, for many months. For high cholesterol take 0.3-5.0 g of beta sitosterol daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Cautions & Side Effects
There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. The safety for pregnant or breast-feeding women, for children and for people with kidney or liver disease is unknown. Very high doses of beta-sitosterol may produce nausea.
Available Forms
Beta-sitosterol is available in tablet and capsule form.
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