Beta-Sitosterol Plant Sterols With CardioAid Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by NOW
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Beta-Sitosterol Plant Sterols With CardioAid 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 Plant Sterols With CardioAid is a dietary supplement by NOW with 3 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 Plant Sterols With CardioAid by NOW
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 three active plant sterols: beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol — collectively branded as CardioAid(R) Plant Sterols. These are sterol compounds naturally found in plants that have a chemical structure similar to cholesterol.
The capsules also contain inactive ingredients: cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica — these are fillers and binders that help form and hold the capsule together.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Beta-sitosterol is likely effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — the noncancerous enlargement of the prostate that causes trouble with urination as men age. It's possibly effective for familial hypercholesterolemia (a genetic form of high cholesterol) and coronary heart disease (CHD).
We hold no effectiveness data for campesterol and stigmasterol individually.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Beta-sitosterol is generally well tolerated when taken orally in the short term, but check with your healthcare provider first. The most common side effects are constipation, diarrhea, gas, indigestion, and nausea.
There's also a report of acne worsening when beta-sitosterol was taken alone or combined with saw palmetto. A single case reported acute pancreatitis in a 57-year-old man starting the supplement, though symptoms didn't return when he stopped.
There isn't enough safety data for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — the safety data advises against supplemental use in both. We hold no safety information for campesterol and stigmasterol.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. However, we hold no interaction data for campesterol and stigmasterol, so check your exact medications with the search tool on this page before taking the product.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This product may be worth considering if you're interested in supporting prostate health or cholesterol management, particularly for BPH — that's where the evidence is strongest. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of pancreatitis or acne, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Run your medications through our tool and check in with your own healthcare provider before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 25, 2012.
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 Plant Sterols With CardioAid, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NOW |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 733739030658 |
| Net contents | 100 Vcap(s)(R) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 25, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 14300 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Approved Health, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Beta-Sitosterol Plant Sterols With CardioAid by NOW, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Campesterol | 200 mg | -- |
| Beta-Sitosterol | 392 mg | -- |
| CardioAid(R) Plant Sterols | 800 mg | -- |
| Stigmasterol | 144 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Vcaps(R) supplies 800 mg of plant sterols.
CardioAid(R) is a registered trademark of Archer-Daniels-Midland Company; The CardioAid(TM) logo is a trademark of Archer-Daniels-Midland Company. Vcaps(R) is a registered trademark of Capsugel.
CardioAid(R) Plant Sterols is a unique dietary supplement rich in the plant sterols Beta-Sitosterol, Campesterol and Stigmasterol. Scientific studies have shown that plant sterols can help lower cholesterol levels*†
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
General Statements
Please Recycle.
ACTUAL SIZE
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
Provides Cholesterol Lowering Benefits*†
Made in the U.S.A.
† Foods containing at least 400 mg per serving of plant sterols, eaten twice a day 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 heart disease. A serving of NOW(R) Beta-Sitosterol Plant Sterols Vcaps(R) supplies 800 mg of plant sterols.
Seals/Symbols
CardioAid(TM) (heart) plant sterols
GMP QUALITY ASSURED
FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Vegetarian Formula
Contains soy derivative. Contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.
Vegetarian/Vegan Product.
Precautions
Caution: Pregnant/lactating women or those taking prescription medications should seek the advice of a health care practitioner before using this product.
Do Not Eat Freshness Packet. Keep in Bottle.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
SUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, take 2 Vcaps(R) 3 times daily with meals. Consider taking this product in combination with NOW(R) Sytrinol(R), Flush-Free Niacin and Pantethine.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
General
CODE 3065B V6
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Beta-Sitosterol Plant Sterols With CardioAid by NOW label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Beta-Sitosterol Plant Sterols With CardioAid by NOW
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 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.
CardioAid(R) Plant Sterols
- › Campesterol
- › Beta-Sitosterol
- › Stigmasterol
Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Beta-Sitosterol Plant Sterols With CardioAid by NOW Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Beta-Sitosterol Plant Sterols With CardioAid. 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 Plant Sterols With CardioAid, from the product label.
NOW
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- NOW FOODS
- City
- BLOOMINGDALE
- State
- IL
- ZipCode
- 60108
- Web Address
- www.nowfoods.com
Beta-Sitosterol Plant Sterols With CardioAid by NOW: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Beta-Sitosterol Plant Sterols With CardioAid’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 Plant Sterols With CardioAid'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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