Maximum Strength Plant Sterols®

Fats & Fatty Acids

Brand: Swanson

Softgel CapsuleFat/Fatty AcidOn Market
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Net Contents

60 Softgel(s)

Serving Size

1 Softgel(s)

Servings Per Container

60

Supplement Form

Softgel Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

0 87614 02503 2

Product Version

SWU503 Rev 10 02 16 23

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

1Active Ingredients

Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Allergen Guide

Contains

  • Soy

Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Softgel(s) · 2 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
CardioAid Phytosterols(Plant Sterol Esters)400 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

GelatinGlycerinWater, Purified

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one softgel two times per day with food and water, or as recommended by your healthcare provider.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Children

Warning: For adults only.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Consult your healthcare provider before using this or any product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: All Other

Do not use if seal is broken.

Precautions re: Allergies

Contains soy.

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Do not refrigerate.

Formulation

Formulation re: Other

Provides support for overall cardiovascular health Helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels already within the normal range

Formulation re: Other

Cardiovascular health

Formula re: Contains

Maximum Strength Plant Sterols Featuring CardioAid Phytosterols

FDA Statements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

Science-Backed Quality Since 1969

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

CardioAid and the CardioAid logo are registered trademarks of Archer Daniels Midland Co.

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Swanson Health Products

Fargo, ND, 58104, USA

1-800-437-4148

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Research & Studies

  • Intake of a single morning dose of standard and novel plant sterol preparations for 4 weeks does not dramatically affect plasma lipid concentrations in humans

    SS AbuMweis, CA Vanstone, N Ebine, A Kassis… - The Journal of …, 2006 - Elsevier

    … In conclusion, because standard forms of plant sterols did not reduce plasma cholesterol … of plant sterols cannot be confirmed from the present study design, where plant sterols were …

    200673 citations
  • The beneficial effects of nutraceuticals and natural products on small dense LDL levels, LDL particle number and LDL particle size: a clinical review

    S Talebi, M Bagherniya, SL Atkin, G Askari… - Lipids in health and …, 2020 - Springer

    … 2 g of plant sterols for 6 to 12 months (intervention group) or (ii) 34 subjects with a LDL-C < 130 mg/dl (control group). Results indicated that plant sterol consumption reduced sdLDL in …

    202071 citations
  • Effects of plant sterols and stanols beyond low-density lipoprotein cholesterol lowering

    CS Derdemezis, TD Filippatos… - Journal of …, 2010 - journals.sagepub.com

    … of foods and supplements enriched with plant sterols/stanols (PS) … Plant sterols/stanols exert beneficial effects on other lipid variables… In a study, 72 mildly hypercholesterolemia healthy …

    201081 citations
  • Intake occasion affects the serum cholesterol lowering of a plant sterol-enriched single-dose yoghurt drink in mildly hypercholesterolaemic subjects.

    AME Doornbos, EM Meynen, G Duchateau… - European Journal of …, 2006 - go.gale.com

    … Many studies have shown that plant sterol (PS)-enriched foods significantly lower total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) concentrations in different …

    2006128 citations
  • The lipid-lowering effect of once-daily soya drink fortified with phytosterols in normocholesterolaemic Chinese: A double-blind randomized controlled trial

    YP Chau, YC Cheng, CW Sing, MF Tsoi… - European journal of …, 2020 - Springer

    … Phytosterols, or plant sterols, are found naturally in plants and plant-based foods such … Health Claims state that “Foods containing at least 0.65 g per serving of vegetable oil plant sterol …

    202019 citations
  • The lipid lowering effect of plant sterol ester capsules in hypercholesterolemic subjects

    RV Acuff, DJ Cai, ZP Dong, D Bell - Lipids in Health and Disease, 2007 - Springer

    … However, none of the studies have investigated the efficacy in lipid lowering of plant sterol esters (PSE) in capsule form. The objective of this study is to determine if the plant sterol …

    200782 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2025-08-22. DSLD Label ID: 337814. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.