CardioAid Phytosterols Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking CardioAid Phytosterols 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
CardioAid Phytosterols is a dietary supplement by GNC Women's Ultra Mega with 1 active ingredient.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 CardioAid Phytosterols by GNC Women's Ultra Mega
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
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
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our evidence database, so intended use can't be graded.
Why this rating?
- None of the active ingredients could be matched to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so intended use can't be graded against our evidence data.
Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
- No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our interaction database.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was nothing to check interactions against.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our safety data.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was no safety data to measure.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Medication interactions could not be assessed, and safety information could not be assessed.
Assessment coverage: 0 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 24, 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 CardioAid Phytosterols, straight from the product label.
| Brand | GNC Women's Ultra Mega |
|---|---|
| Market status | Off market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 24, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 12039 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Unknown |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Qualified Health, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Seniors/Mature (>50 Years) - Women ONLY, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for CardioAid Phytosterols by GNC Women's Ultra Mega, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| CardioAid Phytosterols | 800 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Cellulose, Corn Starch, Titanium Dioxide, Vegetable Acetoglycerides
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Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Precautions
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.
WARNING: Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
General Statements
CLINICALLY STUDIED
NEW & IMPROVED
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Compared to leading brands.
Each pack contains:
50 Plus
Scientific research shows that 400 mg per serving of free phytosterols taken twice a day with meals for a daily total of at least 800 mg, as part of a healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration.
ACTUAL SIZE
Lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol with phytosterols
Formula
VITAPAK(R) PROGRAM FOR WOMEN OVER 50
Each daily serving supplies 800 mg of CardioAid(TM) phytosterols.
CardioAid(TM) Phytosterols
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
No Artificial Colors, No Wheat, No Gluten, Yeast Free.
General
CODE 329411 GLG
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take the contents of one pack daily with food.
Brand IP Statement(s)
- CardioAid(TM) Phytosterols - Natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables and whole grains that help block cholesterol absorption. Phytosterols are clinically shown to reduce cholesterol levels and may reduce the risk of heart disease. Each daily serving provides the clinically studied dose of 800 mg of CardioAid(TM) Phytosterols.
CardioAid(TM) and the CardioAid(TM) logo are trademarks of Archer Daniels Midland Company.
Seals/Symbols
CardioAid(TM) plant sterols
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CardioAid Phytosterols by GNC Women's Ultra Mega 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 CardioAid Phytosterols by GNC Women's Ultra Mega
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Caplet(s) Dosage formUnknown Amounts shown are per serving.
CardioAid Phytosterols
Other (inactive) ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Cellulose, Corn Starch, Titanium Dioxide, Vegetable Acetoglycerides. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
CardioAid Phytosterols by GNC Women's Ultra Mega Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in CardioAid Phytosterols. 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 CardioAid Phytosterols, from the product label.
CardioAid Phytosterols by GNC Women's Ultra Mega: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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Sources & How We Checked
CardioAid Phytosterols'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.
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
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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