Heart Choice Plant Sterols®
Fats & Fatty AcidsBrand: The Vitamin Shoppe
Functions
Net Contents
60 Softgel(s)
Serving Size
1 Softgel(s)
Servings Per Container
Not specified
Supplement Form
Softgel Capsule
Bar Code (UPC/SKU)
7 66536 01779 9
Product Version
Item No. VS-1779 1633916 GT 52
Label Analysis
Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.
Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.
Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.
Label states: Gluten-Free.
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
Free From
- Milk
- Gluten
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
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Phytosterol concentrate(free Sterols, Total Sterols Esters) | 650 mg | — |
Not Present
Other Ingredients
Target Groups
Label Claims
Directions & Suggested Use
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take one (1) softgel twice daily, preferably with meals.
Warnings & Precautions
Precautions re: Allergies
Contains: Soy.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications
Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, or have any medical conditions.
Precautions re: Children
Keep out of reach of children.
Precautions re: All Other
Tamper evident Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formulation
Formulation re: Other
Cardiovascular health Cholesterol support
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Gluten-free Dairy-free Nut-free
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Does not contain: Gluten, sugar, salt, artificial colors and flavors.
Formula re: Contains
Foods containing at least 0.65 grams per serving of vegetable oil sterol esters, eaten twice a day with meals for a daily total intake of at least 1.3 grams, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. A serving of "Heart Choice Plant Sterols" supplies 0.65 grams of vegetable oil sterol esters.
FDA Statements
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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.
Other Label Statements
General Statements: All Other Content
Specialty
Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)
Heart Choice, Nature's Choice for a Healthy Heart is a registered trademark of BASF.
Seals/Symbols
Quality Promise Tested & Trusted
Manufacturer & Distributor
Distributor
Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.
Secaucus, NJ, 07094
1-866-293-3367
Market Reference
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McGrocer$25.75
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Research & Studies
Phytosterol-Enriched Foods and Supplements
A Neuendorf - Obesity Management, 2007 - journals.sagepub.com
… A serving must do the following: • Contain at least 0.65 grams plant sterol esters or at least 1.7 grams plant stanol esters. Author: … Vitamin Shoppe stores nationwide … 90 mg plant sterols …
2007Consumer evaluation, use and health relevance of health claims in the European Union
Y Hung, W Verbeke - Food quality and preference, 2019 - Elsevier
Foods with health claims are intended to have positive impacts on specific health conditions, yet we lack evidence of whether health claims appeal to, and are used by the target market …
201944 citationsReduction in cholesterol absorption is enhanced by stearate-enriched plant sterol esters in hamsters
HE Rasmussen, DM Guderian Jr, CA Wray… - The Journal of …, 2006 - Elsevier
… Consumption of plant sterol esters reduces plasma LDL cholesterol concentration by … available plant sterol esters are prepared by esterifying free sterols to fatty acids from edible plant …
200656 citationsPlant sterols and plant stanols in cholesterol management and cardiovascular prevention
F Barkas, E Bathrellou, T Nomikos, D Panagiotakos… - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
… There is no difference in the efficacy between free and esterified plant sterols/stanols [36,41], nor does the choice of dietary fatty acid used for esterification or the source of plant sterols/…
202388 citationsPlant sterols: biosynthesis, biological function and their importance to human nutrition
V Piironen, DG Lindsay, TA Miettinen… - Journal of the …, 2000 - Wiley Online Library
… those with an increased plant sterol content for the … sterols and 4α-methyl sterols are plant sterol precursors and exist at lower levels than the terminal products 4-desmethyl sterols…
20001,458 citationsThe role of dietary supplementation with plant sterols and stanols in the prevention of cardiovascular disease
S Devaraj, I Jialal - Nutrition reviews, 2006 - academic.oup.com
… III recommends the addition of plant sterols/stanols (2 g… plant stanols and stanol esters may reduce the risk of CAD.In this brief review, we will focus on the potential effects of plant sterols …
2006119 citations
Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2019-11-21. DSLD Label ID: 208794. 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.
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