Heart Choice Plant Sterols®

Fats & Fatty Acids

Brand: The Vitamin Shoppe

Softgel CapsuleFat/Fatty AcidOff Market
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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 DQ 52

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.

1Dietary Attributes

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

IngredientAmount Per Serving
Phytosterol concentrate(Total Sterols)650 mg

Not Present

Other Ingredients

GelatinGlycerinpurified WaterCaramel powderTitanium Dioxide

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten FreeDairy Free

Label Claims

NutrientAll OtherApproved HealthStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) softgel twice daily, preferably with meals.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions.

Precautions re: Allergies

Contains: Soy.

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

Formula re: Contains

A serving of “Heart Choice Plant Sterols” supplies 0.65 grams of Vegetable Oil Sterol Esters.

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Gluten free Dairy free Nut free

Formula re: Contains

Contains: Soy.

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Does not contain: Yeast, Corn, Wheat, Gluten, Salt, Dairy, Citrus, Fish, Preservatives, Artificial Colors or Flavors.

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

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.

General Statements: All Other Content

Specialty

General Statements: All Other Content

Cardiovascular Cholesterol

General Statements: All Other Content

Actual size

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

Heart Choice, Nature’s Choice for a Healthy Heart is a registered trademark of BASF.

General Statements: All Other Content

Visit www.vitaminshoppe.com or call 1-800-223-1216 for more information and to reorder.

General: Product/Version Code

Item No. VS-1779 1633916 DQ 52

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.

Secaucus, NJ, 07094

1-800-223-1216

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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 …

    2007
  • Consumer 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 citations
  • Reduction 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 citations
  • Plant 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 citations
  • Plant 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 citations
  • The 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 2016-07-25. DSLD Label ID: 62932. 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.