BioPlantarum Plus Sterols Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by BioCare
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking BioPlantarum Plus Sterols 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
BioPlantarum Plus Sterols is a dietary supplement by BioCare with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high cholesterol, heart health support, lowering ldl cholesterol.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 BioPlantarum Plus Sterols by BioCare
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 capsule has two active ingredients. The first is plant sterols, a blend, and the one component we hold data for is beta-sitosterol, a plant-derived compound studied for its effects on prostate and cholesterol health.
The second is Lactobacillus plantarum CUL-66, a probiotic bacterial strain. The inactive ingredients are hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, and Lactobacillus plantarum.
These are fillers, binders, and capsule materials that help the product hold together and be made. They are not active ingredients.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
For beta-sitosterol, our data rates benign prostatic hyperplasia (an enlarged prostate) as likely effective. It rates familial hypercholesterolemia (a strong inherited form of high cholesterol) and coronary heart disease as possibly effective.
We hold no effectiveness rating for Lactobacillus plantarum CUL-66, so we cannot say whether it works for any purpose based on the data we have.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Beta-sitosterol is generally well tolerated in adults using it short-term, though our safety notes ask you to check with a healthcare provider first. Common side effects include constipation, diarrhea, gas, indigestion, and nausea, and it can also reduce appetite.
Taken by mouth, it can worsen acne, and one case report describes acute pancreatitis (painful inflammation of the pancreas) in a man of 57 that resolved after he stopped taking it. Our safety notes advise avoiding supplemental use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, because there isn't enough safety data to know whether it is safe.
Our data holds no pregnancy or breastfeeding entry for Lactobacillus plantarum CUL-66. Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist for advice that fits your situation.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No medication interactions are documented in our data for beta-sitosterol, the one ingredient we checked. Lactobacillus plantarum CUL-66 could not be checked at all.
Because our data is incomplete, look up your exact medications with the search tool on this page and confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist before combining them with this 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 of interest to adults looking at beta-sitosterol for prostate or cholesterol support, as our data describes it. Anyone who is pregnant, breastfeeding, or dealing with pancreas problems, acne, or digestive symptoms should be careful.
Talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you take any prescription medication.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 2024.
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 BioPlantarum Plus Sterols, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BioCare |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 5033290553906 |
| Net contents | 90 Vegetable Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 24, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 309732 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for BioPlantarum Plus Sterols by BioCare, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Sterols | 800 mg | -- |
| Beta-Sitosterol | 320 mg | -- |
| Lactobacillus plantarum CUL-66 | 50 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Lactobacillus plantarum
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: 3 capsules taken daily with food, or as professionally directed.
Precautions
This product should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily intake. Do not purchase if the seal is broken.
Keep out of reach of children. Not to be taken by pregnant and breastfeeding women or children under 5 years.
If you are under medical supervision, please consult a doctor before use.
If you are taking cholesterol lowering medication, seek medical advice before taking this product. Not to be taken by pregnant and breastfeeding women or children under 5 years.
Total dietary intake (from foods and supplements) of phytosterols should not exceed 3g/day.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid direct sunlight and heat. Contains a desiccant to absorb moisture. we recommend that you keep this in the jar. No need to refrigerate
Formula
Plant sterols for healthy cholesterol levels with 10 billion Lactobacillus plantarum live bacteria Plant sterols contribute to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels with a daily intake of at least 800mg plant sterols.
FDA Statement of Identity
Food Supplement
Formulation
For your cholesterol
Vegetarian & vegan
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BioPlantarum Plus Sterols by BioCare 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 BioPlantarum Plus Sterols by BioCare
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Plant Sterols
No knowninteractions
Plant sterols (and their close relatives, plant stanols) are natural compounds found in plants that can modestly lower LDL ('bad') cholesterol when ta...
Plant Sterols monograph & interactions- › Beta-Sitosterol
- › Lactobacillus plantarum CUL-66
Other (inactive) ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Lactobacillus plantarum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
BioPlantarum Plus Sterols by BioCare Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in BioPlantarum Plus Sterols. 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 BioPlantarum Plus Sterols, from the product label.
BioCare
See all BioCare products- Name
- UK - BioCare Ltd
- Street Address
- 1 Hedera Road
- State
- Redditch
- ZipCode
- B98 9EY
- Phone Number
- +44 0121 433 3727
- Web Address
- www.biocare.co.uk
BioPlantarum Plus Sterols by BioCare: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind BioPlantarum Plus Sterols’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Plant Sterols
Plant sterols (and their close relatives, plant stanols) are natural compounds found in plants that can modestly lower LDL ('bad') cholesterol when taken regularly in adequate amounts, usual...
Read the full Plant Sterols monograph → Herb & supplement monographBeta-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 →Sources & How We Checked
BioPlantarum Plus Sterols'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 10 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.
Plant Sterols 3 references
- Guardamagna, O., Abello, F., Baracco, V., Federici, G., Bertucci, P., Mozzi, A., Mannucci, L., Gnasso, A., and Cortese, C. Primary hyperlipidemias in children: effect of plant sterol supplementation on plasma lipids and markers of cholesterol synthesis a
- Haque Hussain SS, Weir J, Roberts N. Severe dermatitis secondary to plant sterol supplements. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2009 Oct;34(7):e276-7. PubMed
- Xue P, Wang Y, Chen Y, et al. A Case of Peripheral Precocious Puberty May Be Caused by a Diet Containing Phytosterols in a 20-Month-Old Boy. Horm Res Paediatr 2022;95(5):484-491. PubMed
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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