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Can I take plant sterol and plant sterol ester products and cholesterol-lowering medication?

April 26, 2017cholesterol-lowering Ester medication plant products sterol

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Can I take plant sterol and plant sterol ester products and cholesterol-lowering medication?

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People on cholesterol medication should discuss their individual needs with their doctors to find the optimum solution. The cholesterol lowering effect of plant sterol products can have an additional effect to cholesterol lowering medication. Cholesterol lowering medication such as statin based medicine can lower cholesterol by more than 30%. A heart healthy lifestyle including a balanced diet and regular exercise can lower cholesterol by up to 20%. Including plant sterols in your diet can lower cholesterol by an up to 15%. Each measure works differently, therefore the combined effect of all three measures is practically cumulative.