Naturefirm Beta S

Cholesterol is actually a necessary component of cell membranes and is an essential building block for the production of hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids.

However, high cholesterol is not good. Cholesterol travels in the blood bound to protein carrier packages called lipoproteins. If not removed from the blood properly. Cholesterol can build up in arteries, contributing to atherosclerosis. This is why LDL cholesterol is often called “bad cholesterol” and this is why lowering cholesterol is so important. Cholesterol is also packaged in a high-density lipoprotein (HDL). HDL helps eliminate cholesterol from the blood, stopping the buildup in the walls of the arteries. Thus, they are referred to as the “good cholesterol” since they help in lowering cholesterol.

Naturefirm Beta-S™ contains Beta-sitosterol, which is a phytosterol (plant sterol) similar in structure to cholesterol, found naturally in fruits, vegetables, beans (especially soy), nuts, and seeds. It also affects an enzyme that results in the decrease of cholesterol rich lipoprotein, LDL. This can lower the LDL blood levels. Additionally, it has also been observed that beta-sitosterol binds to prostatic tissue, inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in the prostate and acts as an anti-inflammatory.