Evidence supporting the use of: Phytosterols (unspecified)
For the health condition: Metabolic Syndrome
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Phytosterols, which are plant-derived sterols structurally similar to cholesterol, are primarily recognized for their cholesterol-lowering properties. Their use in supporting or treating Metabolic Syndrome is based on scientific evidence, but this evidence is limited and indirect. Metabolic Syndrome is characterized by a cluster of conditions, including elevated blood pressure, increased blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels.
Phytosterols have been shown in multiple randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses to reduce LDL-cholesterol levels by 8–15% when consumed at doses of 1.5–3 grams per day, according to systematic reviews and guidelines from organizations such as the European Atherosclerosis Society. Since dyslipidemia (abnormal lipid levels) is a key component of Metabolic Syndrome, phytosterols can be considered as an adjunct dietary intervention for people with this condition.
However, while there is strong evidence for lipid-lowering, there is limited direct evidence that phytosterols improve other aspects of Metabolic Syndrome, such as insulin resistance, blood pressure, or central obesity. Most clinical guidelines recommend phytosterols specifically for LDL-cholesterol reduction, not for Metabolic Syndrome as a whole. Therefore, phytosterols may help address one aspect of Metabolic Syndrome, but their overall effect on the syndrome is not well established.
References: European Atherosclerosis Society consensus panel, J Am Coll Cardiol. 2022; Demonty et al., J Nutr. 2009; Gylling et al., Atherosclerosis. 2014.
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anthocyanins
asparagus
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campesterol
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chromium
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turmeric
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DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
DPA (docosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
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glucomannan
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hydroxycitric acid
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mackerel
maitake mushroom
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oleanolic acid
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omega-3 fatty acids
omega-7 fatty acids
omega-9 fatty acids
oyster mushroom
palmitoleic acid
quinoa
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resveratrol
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sardines
spirulina
tocotrienols
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vanadium
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vitamin C
vitamin D
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xylooligosaccharides
zinc
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algae
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Cancer (natural therapy for)Cancer (prevention)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Metabolic Syndrome
Triglycerides (high)