CHOLESTACARE is an effective, natural formula providing our unique phytosterol blend, designed to support heart health by helping to reduce Total Cholesterol and LDL Cholesterol levels. Medical experts recognize that our Total Cholesterol and LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol levels are important indicators of our cardiovascular health or risk. The Food and Drug Administration now recognizes that Phytosterols, like those contained in CholestaCare, provide a natural means of lowering Total and LDL Cholesterol and thereby supporting heart health. Although naturally present in fruits, vegetables and grains, most Americans do not consume adequate amounts of these foods to achieve the recommended levels of the plant sterols necessary to positively affect their Cholesterol levels. Moreover, the foods that most Americans consume tend to deliver high levels of saturated fats and cholesterol, which can increase Total Cholesterol and other cardiovascular risk factors. Scientific evidence establishes that including adequate amounts of plant sterols in the diet helps to lower Total Cholesterol and LDL Cholesterol levels, which is important for heart health since high Total Cholesterol and high LDL Cholesterol levels are associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular issues. According to the US Food and Drug Administration, consuming at least 400 mg per serving of plant sterols twice daily with meals for a daily total intake of at least 800 mg, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of cardiovascular issues. A capsule of CHOLESTACARE supplies 400 milligrams of plant sterols. Of course, an intelligent approach to heart health and cholesterol reduction involves more than simply consuming CHOLESTACARE daily and should also include a sensible dietary, exercise and weight control program under the guidance of a health care professional.