Foresterol Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Foresterol 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
Foresterol is a dietary supplement by Designs for Health 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 Foresterol by Designs for Health
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
Low disclosure
Foresterol has 2 active ingredients: plant sterols and plant stanols. These are waxy compounds found naturally in plants and seeds.
They work by blocking some of the cholesterol your gut absorbs, which helps lower the amount of cholesterol in your bloodstream. The tablet also contains inactive ingredients — microcellulose, aerosil, primellose, and vegetable stearate — which are binders and fillers that give the pill its form.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Plant sterols are well studied for lowering cholesterol. The evidence shows they're likely effective for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) and familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic form of high cholesterol.
They're possibly effective for reducing risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) — the evidence is there, but it's not quite as strong as for cholesterol itself. We don't hold effectiveness data for plant stanols alone in our monographs, so we can't speak to what that component alone may do.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Plant sterols are generally well tolerated at the amounts used in supplements and food for most adults. Safety data during pregnancy and breastfeeding is limited for concentrated supplements, so use caution and talk with your doctor if you're pregnant or nursing.
In rare cases, adverse effects have been reported: a very high dose (about 15 grams daily) of a plant sterol product caused signs of early puberty in a toddler, which reversed when the product stopped; a skin rash was reported in one adult; and one child in a trial experienced abdominal discomfort. Plant sterols can reduce fat absorption in the gut, so some people may notice digestive changes like looser stools, though this hasn't shown up consistently in research.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the plant sterols we hold information on. We couldn't check plant stanols as a single ingredient.
Before starting, confirm with your doctor or pharmacist that it's right alongside any medications or supplements you're taking.
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.
Foresterol is a solid choice if you're looking to support cholesterol levels through a plant sterol–based supplement — the evidence for that is solid. If you're pregnant, nursing, or take any medications regularly, run those details past your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
And if you notice any skin changes or unusual stomach symptoms, let your healthcare provider know.
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 Jun 25, 2013.
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 Foresterol, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Designs for Health |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 879452000315 |
| Net contents | 90 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 22644 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Foresterol by Designs for Health, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Sterols | 0 NP | -- |
| Plant Sterols and Plant Stanols | 1800 mg | -- |
| Plant Stanols | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcellulose (crystalin) 102, aerosil 200/cabosil M5, primellose, Vegetable Stearate
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General Statements
Notice: Color, size or shape may appear different between lots.
For Professional Use Only
Manufactured in an NSF GMP Registered Facility
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take three tablets per day, one with each meal, or a directed by your health care practitioner.
Formulation
Does not contain gluten.
General
FOR090-1
Formula
Coniferous Plant Sterols/Stanols
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Guaranteed GMP COMPLIANT Products
Reducol R CLINICALLY PROVEN
Brand IP Statement(s)
This product contains Reducol(TM) licensed from Forbes Medi-Tech Inc.
Storage
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
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Foresterol by Designs for Health 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 Foresterol by Designs for Health
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Plant Sterols and Plant Stanols
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 and Plant Stanols monograph & interactions- › Plant Sterols
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Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcellulose (crystalin) 102, Aerosil 200/cabosil M5, Primellose, Vegetable Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Foresterol by Designs for Health Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Foresterol. 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 Foresterol, from the product label.
Designs for Health
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- Designs for Health, Inc.
- Street Address
- 980 South Street
- City
- Suffield
- State
- CT
- ZipCode
- 06078
- Web Address
- www.designsforhealth.com
Foresterol by Designs for Health: Common Questions
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Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Foresterol’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Foresterol'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 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
- 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
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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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