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Beta-Sitosterol Dosage Guide

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General Dosage

60-130mg daily for prostate support; 800mg-2g daily for cholesterol

Maximum dose: 2g daily (plant sterol blend); no established UL for isolated beta-sitosterol

Dosage Recommendations

General recommendation: 60-130mg daily for prostate support; 800mg-2g daily for cholesterol

Timing: With meals for optimal absorption • Take with food for best absorption.

Dosage by Condition

BPH / prostate health
60-130mg daily in divided dosesStrong
LDL cholesterol
800mg-2g daily as plant sterol blendModerate
Cardiovascular prevention
2g daily plant sterols (FDA guideline)Moderate
General prostate maintenance
60mg dailyModerate
Anti-inflammatory support
100-130mg dailyEmerging

Upper limit: 2g daily (plant sterol blend); no established UL for isolated beta-sitosterol

Timing & Absorption

With meals for optimal absorption

Best taken with food for optimal absorption.

Full Beta-Sitosterol Guide

References

  1. (). Randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial of beta-sitosterol in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. The Lancet. DOI
  2. (). Beta-sitosterol for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review. BJU International. DOI
  3. (). A multicentric, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial of beta-sitosterol for benign prostatic hyperplasia. British Journal of Urology. DOI
  4. (). Plant sterols/stanols as cholesterol lowering agents: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Food & Nutrition Research. DOI