Recommended Amount

A very effective way to reduce cholesterol with a dietary change is to include 1.5-2.4g plant sterols into the daily diet, whereby intakes of:

• 1.5-2.4g plant sterols daily can lower LDL-cholesterol by 7 to 10% in 2-3 weeks as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle including plenty of fruit and vegetables^3,4

And

• 2.5-3g plant sterols daily can lower LDL-cholesterol by 10 to 12.5% in 2-3 weeks as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle including plenty of fruit and vegetables^40,41

Therefore, international bodies recommend consumption of 2g per day of plant sterols to lower cholesterol.