• An essential ingredient in Beta-s is beta-sitosterol. Beta-sitosterol is a plant sterol similar in structure to cholesterol, found naturally in fruits, vegetables, beans (especially soy), nuts, and seeds. Phytosterols, (plant sterols) including beta-sitosterol, contain a complex of specific types of plant sterols known as sitosterolins, stigmasterol and campesterol.
• Beta-sitosterol actually inhibits intestinal absorption of dietary cholesterol by competing for the limited space for cholesterol during intestinal uptake. It also affects an enzyme that results in the reduction of cholesterol rich lipoprotein, LDL. This can lower the LDL blood levels. Most of the early research focused on its use in lowering cholesterol in heart disease.
• Nowadays, beta-sitosterol is also used for its ability to improve the symptoms related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and several studies have been published to support its use for this. Beta-sitosterol binds to prostatic tissue, inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in the prostate and acts as an anti-inflammatory. Beta-s can also reduce the activity of 5-alpha-reductase, an enzyme responsible for activating the conversion of testosterone to DHT (dihydrotestosterone). This prevents the cell proliferation and growth (hyperplasia) of prostate tissue that leads to all the undesirable symptoms mentioned above.
• Another key ingredient in Beta-s is citrus pectin. Citrus pectin is made of fiber found in the white rind of citrus fruits, which can also be used to lower cholesterol by a mechanism of blocking its dietary absorption. In addition, it was found to inhibit the formation of atherosclerotic plaque on the walls of blood vessels.

Ingredients:
300 mg beta-sitosterol complex, 30 mg citrus pectin.

Suggested Use:
1 to 2 tabs 30 minutes before a meal or snack with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Beta-s should be taken in equal doses at least 3 times per day, whether meals are skipped or not. If a meal is especially heavy or fat laden, it is recommended to take 2 or more tabs.