Beta Sitosterol 180 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by SuperSmart
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Beta Sitosterol 180 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 180 mg is a dietary supplement by SuperSmart with 1 active ingredient. 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 180 mg by SuperSmart
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
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: beta-sitosterol, a naturally occurring plant sterol. Beta-sitosterol is the main ingredient in VegaPure, the branded form used here.
The capsule also contains two inactive ingredients — acacia gum and white rice flour — which are fillers that help hold the capsule together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
The evidence for beta-sitosterol is strongest for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common enlargement of the prostate in older men — it's rated as likely effective for that condition. For high cholesterol and heart disease risk, the evidence is less established and rated as possibly effective.
If you're considering it for one of these uses, talk with your doctor about whether the evidence fits your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Beta-sitosterol is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth short-term. The most common side effects are digestive: constipation, diarrhea, gas, indigestion, and nausea.
A few people have reported loss of appetite, and there's a single case report of inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) that began on the first day of use and didn't return after stopping — though a direct link wasn't proven. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe in those situations.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we checked. Before taking this product, run your current medications through the search tool on this page, and confirm with your own pharmacist or doctor that there's nothing specific about your regimen that might change.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Beta-Sitosterol 180 mg is worth considering if you're dealing with prostate enlargement and want a plant-based option with decent evidence behind it. If you're taking it for cholesterol or heart health, the evidence is less clear, so talk it over with your doctor to see if it fits your plan.
Since the data shows no interactions we could find, it's generally compatible with medications — but check your specific drugs with your pharmacist or doctor before you start, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or have digestive issues.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 24, 2023.
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 180 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | SuperSmart |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 5453003827023 |
| Net contents | 90 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 24, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 285383 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult Male (18-50 Years), Seniors/Mature (>50 Years) - Men ONLY |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Beta Sitosterol 180 mg by SuperSmart, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Beta-Sitosterol | 180 mg | -- |
| VegaPure | 405 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Acacia Gum, White Rice Flour
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Brand IP Statement(s)
VegaPure, Cognis, Germany.
Formulation
Prostate health
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formula
Beta Sitosterol 180 mg per day
Each capsule contains 60 mg of beta-sitosterol.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended use: Adult men. Take 3 capsules a day.
Precautions
Precautions: Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. This product is a nutritional supplement and should not replace a varied, balanced diet.
Keep out of childrens' reach.
As with any nutritional supplement, you should consult a health professional before taking this product if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a health problem.
Storage
Store away from direct light, heat and humidity.
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Beta Sitosterol 180 mg by SuperSmart label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Beta Sitosterol 180 mg by SuperSmart
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
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 & interactions- › VegaPure
Other (inactive) ingredients: Acacia Gum, White Rice Flour. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Beta Sitosterol 180 mg by SuperSmart Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Beta Sitosterol 180 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 180 mg, from the product label.
SuperSmart
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- SN Worldwide Unipessoal, Lda
- Street Address
- Avenida Do Infante 66, Edificio Quinta Avenida 1 C
- City
- Funchal
- ZipCode
- 9000-015
Beta Sitosterol 180 mg by SuperSmart: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Beta Sitosterol 180 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Beta Sitosterol 180 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 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
- 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
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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