Beta-Sitosterol 170 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by BIOVEA
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Beta-Sitosterol 170 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Beta-Sitosterol 170 mg is a dietary supplement by BIOVEA with 6 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 170 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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
This capsule contains 6 ingredients, with beta-sitosterol as the main active component. You also get campesterol, brassicasterol, stigmasterol, sitostanol (another plant sterol), and a plant sterol complex — all plant-derived compounds that work similarly in your body.
The remaining ingredients are inactive excipients: rice flour, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (a capsule binder), vegetable magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Beta-sitosterol is likely effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common prostate condition in older men. It's possibly effective for familial hypercholesterolemia (a genetic cholesterol disorder) and coronary heart disease — meaning the evidence suggests it may help, but more research would strengthen that claim.
Sitostanol, another ingredient here, is also possibly effective for familial hypercholesterolemia. For esophageal cancer, the evidence for sitostanol isn't established in the data we hold.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Beta-sitosterol is generally well tolerated when used short-term, though you should check with your healthcare provider before starting. The most common side effects are constipation, diarrhea, gas, indigestion, nausea, and reduced appetite.
There's also a single case report of acute pancreatitis (pancreas inflammation) linked to beta-sitosterol use, though symptoms didn't return when the person stopped. Beta-sitosterol may worsen acne.
Sitostanol is well tolerated in food amounts, though high supplement doses and certain medical conditions warrant caution. There isn't enough safety data for beta-sitosterol in pregnancy, so it's best to avoid supplemental use.
The same goes for breastfeeding. Sitostanol hasn't been well studied in pregnancy; food amounts may be okay, but supplement doses should be avoided unless your doctor advises otherwise.
Limited data exists for sitostanol while breastfeeding — use only with your healthcare provider's guidance.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. However, we have no interaction data for campesterol, brassicasterol, or stigmasterol.
Run your medications through the checker on this page to be sure.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This product may help with prostate health and cholesterol issues based on the research we have. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a medical condition, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — they'll know your full health picture and can advise whether it's right for you.
Check your medications against this product using the search tool on this page, and bring any questions to your own healthcare provider.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 23, 2019.
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
General information
Key facts about Beta-Sitosterol 170 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BIOVEA |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 818423021027 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 23, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 208657 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Beta-Sitosterol 170 mg by BIOVEA, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Campesterol | 0 NP | -- |
| Brassicasterol | 0 NP | -- |
| Beta-Sitosterol | 340 mg | -- |
| Stigmasterol | 0 NP | -- |
| Plant Sterol Complex | 860 mg | -- |
| Beta-Sitosterol | 0 NP | -- |
| Sitostanol | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
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Seals/Symbols
GMP Compliant VG Vegan Gluten free Non-GMO
Formulation
VG Vegan
Gluten free Non-GMO
General Statements
Premium quality guaranteed since 2001. BIOVEA is committed to product quality to support you and your family's wellness goals. Because we feel so strongly about the quality, potency and purity of our products, we 100% guarantee your satisfaction with every purchase.
Guaranteed premium quality
Cholesterol health
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Daily Intake: For adults, take 2 capsules daily, preferably with a meal.
Precautions
Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, consult a healthcare 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.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Formula
Beta-Sitosterol 170 mg per capsule
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Beta-Sitosterol 170 mg by BIOVEA label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Beta-Sitosterol 170 mg by BIOVEA
These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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 knowninteractions
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 & interactionsPlant Sterol Complex
- › Campesterol
- › Brassicasterol
- › Stigmasterol
- › Beta-Sitosterol
- › Sitostanol
Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Beta-Sitosterol 170 mg by BIOVEA Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Beta-Sitosterol 170 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Beta-Sitosterol 170 mg, from the product label.
BIOVEA
See all BIOVEA products- Name
- BIOVEA
- Street Address
- 9160 E. Bahia Dr.
- City
- Scottsdale
- State
- AZ
- ZipCode
- 85260
- Web Address
- www.biovea.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Beta-Sitosterol 170 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Beta-sitosterol
Beta-sitosterol is a plant sterol that may modestly lower LDL ('bad') cholesterol and may help ease urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate. Evidence is moderate for these uses and weaker...
Read the full Beta-sitosterol monograph → Herb & supplement monographSitostanol
Sitostanol is a plant stanol that can modestly lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol by blocking the absorption of cholesterol in the gut. It is best known when combined with related stanols and ste...
Read the full Sitostanol monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Beta-Sitosterol 170 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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 33 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
Sitostanol 26 references
- Vuorio AF, Gylling H, Turtola H, et al. Stanol ester margarine alone and with simvastatin lowers serum cholesterol in families with familial hypercholesterolemia caused by the FH-north karelia mutation. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2000;20:500-6. PubMed
- Becker M, Staab D, Von Bergmann K. Treatment of severe familial hypercholesterolemia in childhood with sitosterol and sitostanol. J Pediatr 1993;122:292-6. PubMed
- Weststrate JA, Meijer GW. Plant sterol-enriched margarines and reduction of plasma total- and LDL-cholesterol concentrations in normocholesterolaemic and mildly hypercholesterolaemic subjects. Eur J Clin Nutr 1998;52:334-43. PubMed
- Gylling H, Miettinen TA. Cholesterol reduction by different plant stanol mixtures and with variable fat intake. Metabolism 1999;48:575-80. PubMed
- Gylling H, Puska P, Vartiainen E, et al. Serum sterols during stanol ester feeding in a mildly hypercholesterolemic population. J Lipid Res 1999;40:593-600. DOI
- Gylling H, Radhakrishnan R, Miettinen TA. Reduction of serum cholesterol in postmenopausal women with previous myocardial infarction and cholesterol malabsorption induced by dietary sitostanol ester margarine: women and dietary sitostanol. Circulation 199 PubMed
- Gylling H, Miettinen TA. Serum cholesterol and cholesterol and lipoprotein metabolism in hypercholesterolaemic NIDDM patients before and during sitostanol ester-margarine treatment. Diabetologia 1994;37:773-80. DOI
- Gylling H, Miettinen TA. Effects of inhibiting cholesterol absorption and synthesis on cholesterol and lipoprotein metabolism in hypercholesterolemic non-insulin-dependent diabetic men. J Lipid Res 1996;37:1776-85. DOI
- Gylling H, Puska P, Vartiainen E, et al. Retinol, vitamin D, carotenes and alpha-tocopherol in serum of a moderately hypercholesterolemic population consuming sitostanol ester margarine. Am J Cardiol 1999;145:279-85.
- Hallikainen MA, Uusitupa MI. Effects of 2 low-fat stanol ester-containing margarines on serum cholesterol concentrations as part of a low-fat diet in hypercholesterolemic subjects. Am J Clin Nutr 1999;69:403-10. PubMed
- Heinemann T, Kullak-Ublick GA, Pietruck B, von Bergmann K. Mechanisms of action of plant sterols on inhibition of cholesterol absorption. Comparison of sitosterol and sitostanol. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 1991;40 Suppl 1:S59-63. DOI
- Jones PJ, Ntanios FY, Raeini-Sarjaz M, et al. Cholesterol-lowering efficacy of a sitostanol-containing phytosterol mixture with a prudent diet in hyperlipidemic men. Am J Clin Nutr 1999;69:1144-50. PubMed
- Gylling H, Siimes MA, Miettinen TA. Sitostanol ester margarine in dietary treatment of children with familial hypercholesterolemia. J Lipid Res 1995;36:1807-12. DOI
- Miettinen TA, Puska P, Gylling H, et al. Reduction of serum cholesterol with sitostanol-ester margarine in a mildly hypercholesterolemic population. N Engl J Med 1995;333(20):1308-12. PubMed
- Vanhanen HT, Kajander J, Lehtovirta H. Serum levels, absorption efficiency, faecal elimination and synthesis of cholesterol during increasing doses of dietary sitostanol esters in hypercholesterolaemic subjects. Clin Sci (Colch) 1994;87:61-7. PubMed
- Plat J, van Onselen EN, van Heugten MM, Mensink RP. Effects on serum lipids, lipoproteins and fat soluble antioxidant concentrations of consumption frequency of margarines and shortenings enriched with plant stanol esters. Eur J Clin Nutr 2000;54:671-7. PubMed
- Hallikainen MA, Sarkkinen ES, Uusitupa MI. Effects of low-fat stanol ester enriched margarines on concentrations of serum carotenoids in subjects with elevated serum cholesterol concentrations. Eur J Clin Nutr 1999;53:966-9. PubMed
- Hallikainen MA, Sarkkinen ES, Gylling H, et al. Comparison of the effects of plant sterol ester and plant stanol ester-enriched margarines in lowering serum cholesterol concentrations in hypercholesterolaemic subjects on a low-fat diet. Eur J Clin Nutr PubMed
- Williams CL, Bollella MC, Strobino BA, et al. Plant stanol ester and bran fiber in childhood: effects on lipids, stool weight and stool frequency in preschool children. J Am Coll Nutr 1999;18:572-81. PubMed
- Tammi A, Ronnemaa T, Gylling H, et al. Plant stanol ester margarine lowers serum total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations of healthy children: the STRIP project. Spec Turku Coronary Risk Factors Intervention Project. J Pediatr 2000;1 DOI
- Mensink RP, de Jong A, Lütjohann D, Haenen GR, Plat J. Plant stanols dose-dependently decrease LDL-cholesterol concentrations, but not cholesterol-standardized fat-soluble antioxidant concentrations, at intakes up to 9 g/d. Am J Clin Nutr. 2010 Jul;92(1): PubMed
- Vásquez-Trespalacios EM, Romero-Palacio J. Efficacy of yogurt drink with added plant stanol esters (Benecol®, Colanta) in reducing total and LDL cholesterol in subjects with moderate hypercholesterolemia: a randomized placebo-controlled crossover trial NC
- Malhotra A, Shafiq N, Arora A, Singh M, Kumar R, Malhotra S. Dietary interventions (plant sterols, stanols, omega-3 fatty acids, soy protein and dietary fibers) for familial hypercholesterolaemia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Jun 10;6:CD001918. PubMed
- Hallikainen M, Kurl S, Laakso M, Miettinen TA, Gylling H. Plant stanol esters lower LDL cholesterol level in statin-treated subjects with type 1 diabetes by interfering the absorption and synthesis of cholesterol. Atherosclerosis. 2011 Aug;217(2):473-8. PubMed
- Wang S, Zhao W, Li J, et al. Association of Dietary Phytosterols Intake and Survival of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Prospective Cohort Study. Nutr Cancer 2022;74(10):3582-3591. PubMed
- Guo P, Feng R, Li Z, Han T. Gender differences in the relationships between dietary phytosterols intake and prevalence of obesity in Chinese population. Food Sci Nutr 2022;11(1):569-577. PubMed
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