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
Beta-Sitosterol Dosage Guide
Evidence:Moderate
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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
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| BPH / prostate health | 60-130mg daily in divided doses | Strong |
| LDL cholesterol | 800mg-2g daily as plant sterol blend | Moderate |
| Cardiovascular prevention | 2g daily plant sterols (FDA guideline) | Moderate |
| General prostate maintenance | 60mg daily | Moderate |
| Anti-inflammatory support | 100-130mg daily | Emerging |
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.
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References
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- RCTKlippel KF, Hiltl DM, Schipp B (1997). A multicentric, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial of beta-sitosterol for benign prostatic hyperplasia. British Journal of Urology. DOI PubMed
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