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Dietary supplement

CholestOff Plus 450 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature Made

Softgel Capsule Category: Fat/fatty Acid
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

CholestOff Plus 450 mg is a dietary supplement by Nature Made 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 CholestOff Plus 450 mg by Nature Made

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.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “Plant Sterols and Plant Stanols” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (900 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

CholestOff Plus contains 2 active ingredients: plant sterols and plant stanols. These are naturally occurring compounds found in plants that work by blocking cholesterol absorption in your gut, which can help lower your blood cholesterol level.

The product delivers 450 mg per softgel capsule.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: help lower LDL cholesterol and reduce heart disease risk.
  • We looked for evidence on: Hypercholesterolemia, Coronary heart disease (CHD), Myocardial infarction (MI), Familial hypercholesterolemia, Cholesterol management, Cardiovascular risk reduction.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Plant Sterols is rated "Likely Effective" for Familial hypercholesterolemia (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Plant Sterols is rated "Likely Effective" for Hypercholesterolemia.
  • Also on file: Plant Sterols is rated "Possibly Effective" for Coronary heart disease (CHD).

Plant sterols are likely effective for lowering cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) and for familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic form of high cholesterol. For heart disease prevention and management, the evidence suggests they're possibly effective — meaning there's some research support, but it's not as strong.

Plant stanols are included in this product, but we don't have effectiveness information on file for them.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Plant Sterols

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 0 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Plant sterols are generally well tolerated at the amounts typically found in foods and supplements for most adults. In rare cases, skin rashes and stomach discomfort have been reported.

Very high doses (much higher than what's in this product) have caused unusual effects in young children, but standard supplement amounts haven't shown this concern in research. If you're pregnant, the safety data on concentrated plant sterol supplements isn't well studied, so talk it over with your doctor before starting.

During breastfeeding, there's limited information available — check with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Plant Sterols

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That said, if you take any prescription medication — especially blood thinners or cholesterol drugs — confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before you begin, since your individual health and drug list may matter.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

CholestOff Plus makes sense if you're looking to add plant sterols to your diet for cholesterol support, especially if you have high cholesterol or heart disease risk. If you take blood thinners, cholesterol drugs, or any regular prescription, check with your pharmacist or doctor before starting — even though no interactions are documented, it's smart to confirm your specific situation.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 24, 2017.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about CholestOff Plus 450 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature Made
Net contents 100 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 24, 2017
DSLD ID 71081
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Approved Health
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for CholestOff Plus 450 mg by Nature Made, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
50
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories10 Calorie(s)--
Calories from Fat10 Calorie(s)--
Total Fat1 Gram(s)2%
Plant Sterols and Plant Stanols900 mg--
Plant Sterols0 NP--
Plant Stanols0 NP--

Other ingredients: Plant Sterols, Plant Stanols, Sunflower Oil Esters, Gelatin, Glycerin, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Water, Colors added

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Reducol is a trademark of Forbes Medi-Tech, Inc. Patent Pending

CholestOff Plus is an easy-to-swallow softgel.

CholestOff Plus softgels are made to Nature Made's guaranteed purity and potency standards.

General Statements

Daily sterol & stanol amounts Diet CholestOff Daily recommended amount Amount of phytosterols The National Institutes of Health (NIH) therapeutic lifestyle change guidelines recommendations 2000 mg Average American consumes - 200 mg CholestOff Plus provides additional: 1800 mg

Products containing at least 400 mg per serving of plant sterols and stanols, eaten twice a day with meals for a daily intake of at least 800 mg as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. One serving of Nature Made CholestOff supplies 900 mg of plant sterols and stanols per serving for a dial intake of 1800 mg.

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Reducol lowers cholesterol by reducing the absorption of dietary cholesterol into the bloodstream.

Before taking CholestOff Plus dietary cholesterol is absorbed into the bloodstream Intestine Bloodstream Intestine wall Cholesterol Less cholesterol absorbed in the bloodstream Plant sterols & stanols After taking CholestOff Plus less dietary cholesterol is absorbed into the bloodstream

Valid only for U.S. and Puerto Rico residents.

New softgel

Clinically proven to lower cholesterol

Colors derived from natural sources

Formula

Nature Made CholestOff Plus is made with esterified Reducol, a proprietary blend of plant-based sterols and stanols (also called phytosterols) which help lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol.

Plant sterols and stanols to support to heart health

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

- No synthetic dyes No artificial flavors - No preservatives No yeast or starch - Gluten free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take two softgels two times daily with meals.

Precautions

Caution: Not for use by children or pregnant or lactating women. Check with your physician before using CholesOff Plus if you are currently using medication to lower your cholesterol.

Caution: Not for use by children or pregnant or lactating women.

Store in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.

Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is broken or missing.

Storage

Keep bottle tightly closed. Store in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.

See for yourself

CholestOff Plus 450 mg by Nature Made label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in CholestOff Plus 450 mg by Nature Made

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.

Plant Sterols and Plant Stanols

No known
interactions
900 mg per serving Form: Esters

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 and Plant Stanols monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Plant Sterols, Plant Stanols, Sunflower Oil Esters, Gelatin, Glycerin, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Water, Colors added. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

CholestOff Plus 450 mg by Nature Made Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in CholestOff Plus 450 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for CholestOff Plus 450 mg, from the product label.

Nature Made

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Name
Nature Made Nutritional Products
City
Mission Hills
State
CA
ZipCode
91346-9606
Phone Number
1-800-276-2878
Web Address
www.NatureMade.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

CholestOff Plus 450 mg by Nature Made: Common Questions

Does CholestOff Plus 450 mg by Nature Made interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in CholestOff Plus 450 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
CholestOff Plus 450 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What are plant sterols and plant stanols?
Both are compounds that naturally occur in plants. They block your gut from absorbing cholesterol, which helps lower the amount of cholesterol in your blood. This product delivers them together to work on the same goal.
Does this product actually lower cholesterol?
Plant sterols are likely effective at lowering high cholesterol and familial (inherited) high cholesterol. For heart disease prevention, the evidence is promising but not quite as strong — so it's possibly effective. Plant stanols are included here too, but we don't have effectiveness data on file for them specifically.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
During pregnancy, safety data on concentrated plant sterol supplements isn't well studied, so caution is advised — talk with your doctor before starting. During breastfeeding, there's limited information available, so check with your pharmacist or doctor for personalized advice.
What side effects might I notice?
Most people tolerate plant sterols well. In rare cases, skin rashes or stomach discomfort have been reported. Because plant sterols block cholesterol absorption, there's a theoretical concern about loose stools or greasy stools, though this hasn't shown up in clinical trials at typical doses.
Can I take this with my cholesterol medication or blood thinner?
No interactions are documented for plant sterols in our data, but this isn't a guarantee none exist. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting — they know your full medication list and can confirm it's safe for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind CholestOff Plus 450 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

CholestOff Plus 450 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.

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 3 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
  1. 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
  2. Haque Hussain SS, Weir J, Roberts N. Severe dermatitis secondary to plant sterol supplements. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2009 Oct;34(7):e276-7. PubMed
  3. 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

See these in context on the Plant Sterols monograph →

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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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