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Dietary supplement

Beta-Sitosterol 113 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BIOVEA

Tablet Or Pill Category: Fat/fatty Acid
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Beta-Sitosterol 113 mg is a dietary supplement by BIOVEA with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high cholesterol, enlarged prostate (bph), heart health.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Beta-Sitosterol 113 mg by BIOVEA

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 5 active ingredients.
  • “Plant Sterol Complex” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (860 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This tablet delivers 5 ingredients total, centered on beta-sitosterol, a plant sterol. The product also contains campesterol, brassicasterol, and stigmasterol — other plant sterols that work alongside beta-sitosterol — plus a plant sterol complex blend.

Inactive ingredients (tricalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate, stearic acid, silica, titanium dioxide, and confectioners glaze) bind and coat the tablet.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: cholesterol health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Familial hypercholesterolemia, Coronary heart disease (CHD), hyperlipidemia, dyslipidemia.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Beta-sitosterol is rated "Possibly Effective" for Coronary heart disease (CHD) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Beta-sitosterol is rated "Possibly Effective" for Familial hypercholesterolemia.

Beta-sitosterol is likely effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — an enlarged prostate — and possibly effective for familial high cholesterol (a genetic form of high cholesterol) and coronary heart disease. The evidence we hold doesn't establish effectiveness for other uses.

If you're considering this supplement for a specific condition, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to see if the evidence supports your goal.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Beta-sitosterol

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Beta-sitosterol is generally well tolerated when used short-term in adults. The most common side effects reported are constipation, diarrhea, gas, indigestion, and nausea.

A few people have reported appetite loss or acne, and there's one case report of acute pancreatitis that started on the first day of use but didn't return after stopping. Avoid this supplement during pregnancy and breastfeeding — there isn't enough safety data in either case.

Check with your healthcare provider before you start, especially if you have any stomach or pancreas concerns.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Beta-sitosterol

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the checked components of this product. We were unable to check campesterol, brassicasterol, and stigmasterol, so mention this supplement to your doctor or pharmacist and run your medications through the checker on this page before you start.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is a good fit if you're managing an enlarged prostate or have high cholesterol and want to try a plant-sterol approach, backed by decent evidence. Watch out for stomach upset — gas, diarrhea, or nausea can happen.

Steer clear if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it's right for your situation.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 22, 2015.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Beta-Sitosterol 113 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand BIOVEA
Barcode (UPC) 689076032247
Net contents 90 Vegetarian Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 22, 2015
DSLD ID 45409
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Beta-Sitosterol 113 mg by BIOVEA, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
3 Vegetarian Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Vegetarian Tablet(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
689076032247
IngredientAmount% DV
Campesterol0 NP--
Brassicasterol0 NP--
Beta-Sitosterol340 mg--
Stigmasterol0 NP--
Plant Sterol Complex860 mg--
Beta-Sitosterol0 NP--

Other ingredients: Tricalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Silica, Titanium Dioxide Color Coating, Confectioners Glaze

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Label statements
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Seals/Symbols

MADE IN THE USA

GMP COMPLIANT

Formulation

Vegan Product

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Daily Intake: For adults, take three (3) tablets daily, preferably with a meal.

General Statements

guaranteed premium quality

cholesterol health

FDA Statement of Identity

dietary supplement

Precautions

Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, consult a health care professional before using this product.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Do not use this product if the safety seal on the bottle is broken.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

General

C15

See for yourself

Beta-Sitosterol 113 mg by BIOVEA label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Beta-Sitosterol 113 mg by BIOVEA

These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 Vegetarian Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Beta-Sitosterol

No known
interactions
340 mg per serving

Beta-sitosterol is a plant sterol that may modestly lower LDL ('bad') cholesterol and may help ease urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate. Eviden...

Beta-Sitosterol monograph & interactions

Plant Sterol Complex

860 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Tricalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Silica, Titanium Dioxide Color Coating, Confectioners Glaze. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Beta-Sitosterol 113 mg by BIOVEA Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Beta-Sitosterol 113 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Beta-Sitosterol 113 mg, from the product label.

BIOVEA

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Name
BIOVEA
Phone Number
1-800-961-4750
Web Address
www.biovea.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Beta-Sitosterol 113 mg by BIOVEA: Common Questions

Does Beta-Sitosterol 113 mg by BIOVEA interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Beta-Sitosterol 113 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Beta-Sitosterol 113 mg contains 5 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data for either pregnancy or breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid it in both situations. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing — they can advise you on whether it's right for your situation.
What's beta-sitosterol actually for?
It's a plant sterol that's likely effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia — an enlarged prostate — and possibly helpful for high cholesterol and heart disease. Your doctor can tell you if it matches your health goals.
Will this upset my stomach?
The most common side effects are constipation, diarrhea, gas, indigestion, and nausea. A small number of people have reported appetite loss. If your stomach is sensitive, start low or take it with food and mention it to your pharmacist.
Can this supplement make my acne worse?
Yes — beta-sitosterol can worsen acne when taken alone. If acne is a concern for you, mention it to your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
How many active ingredients are in this product?
The product contains 5 ingredients total, with beta-sitosterol as the main active one, plus campesterol, brassicasterol, stigmasterol, and a plant sterol complex blend that work together.
Does this interact with my blood pressure or cholesterol medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for the checked components. Still, mention this supplement to your doctor or pharmacist with a full list of what you take — they can confirm it's safe to use together.

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The Full Monographs Behind Beta-Sitosterol 113 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Beta-Sitosterol 113 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 7 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Beta-sitosterol 7 references
  1. Berges RR, Windeler J, Trampisch HJ, et al. Randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial of beta-sitosterol in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Beta-sitosterol Study Group. Lancet 1995;345:1529-32.
  2. Klippel KF, Hiltl DM, Schipp B. A multicentric, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial of beta-sitosterol (phytosterol) for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Br J Urol 1997;80:427-32.
  3. Wilt TJ, MacDonald R, Ishani A. beta-sitosterol for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review. BJU Int 1999;83:976-83. PubMed
  4. Oster P, Schlierf G, Heuck CC, et al. [Sitosterol in familial hyperlipoproteinemia type II. A randomized, double-blind, cross-over study]. Dtsch Med Wochenschr 1976;101:1308-11.
  5. Becker M, Staab D, Von Bergman K. Long-term treatment of severe familial hypercholesterolemia in children: effect of sitosterol and bezafibrate. Pediatrics 1992;89:138-42. DOI
  6. Prager N, Bickett K, French N, Marcovici G. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of botanically derived inhibitors of 5-alpha-reductase in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. J Altern Complement Med 2002
  7. Lorenze A, Hsueh W, Nasr J. Beta-sitosterol-induced acute pancreatitis: A case report and review of the literature. Cureus. 2020;12(3):e7407. PubMed

See these in context on the Beta-sitosterol monograph →

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