CHOLESTACARE is an effective, natural formula providing our unique phytosterol blend, designed to support heart health by helping to naturally reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels. Medical experts recognize that total cholesterol and LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol levels are important indicators of our heart disease risk. The FDA has long recognized that phytosterols, like those in CholestaCare, provide a natural means of lowering total and LDL cholesterol and thereby supporting heart health. Although naturally present in healthy foods, most Americans do not consume sufficient amounts of plant sterols necessary to reduce their cholesterol levels. On the other hand, most Americans consume foods rich in saturated fats and cholesterol, which can increase total and LDL cholesterol levels and cardiovascular risk. Scientific evidence establishes that adding plant sterols to the diet helps to lower total and LDL cholesterol levels, thereby pr