Dr. Bill Blanchet discusses Plant Sterols

QUESTION:  If I am a hyper-absorber of
plant sterols, am I sensitive to fats in general?  Should I
reduce my omega 3 intake?


GENERAL BACKGROUND: Plant sterols are naturally
occurring substances found in plants. They are present in small
quantities in many fruits, vegetables, vegetable oils, nuts,
seeds, cereals and legumes.


Research has shown that plant sterols included with a heart
healthy eating plan may reduce your risk for heart disease. The
sterols work by blocking the absorption of cholesterol in the
small intestine. This lowers the low density cholesterol known as
the 'bad' cholesterol (LDL ) by 6-15%, without lowering the good
cholesterol known as the high density cholesterol ( HDL).