Phytosterol Complex with Beta Sitosterol Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Phytosterol Complex with Beta Sitosterol 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
Phytosterol Complex with Beta Sitosterol is a dietary supplement by Puritan's Pride 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 Phytosterol Complex with Beta Sitosterol by Puritan's Pride
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
This product contains 3 active ingredients: Beta-sitosterol, Stigmasterol, and Campsterols — all plant-derived sterols that support cholesterol and prostate health. Beta-sitosterol is the primary active component and the one with the most research behind it.
The inactive ingredients (gelatin, glycerin, soybean oil, citrus pectin, and turmeric) serve as the capsule material and carriers to help your body absorb the sterols.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Beta-sitosterol is likely effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) — the evidence here is strong. For familial hypercholesterolemia (inherited high cholesterol) and coronary heart disease, the evidence rates as possibly effective, meaning there's promising data but more research is needed.
We hold no effectiveness ratings for Stigmasterol and Campsterols in our data, so we can't comment on what evidence exists for those components.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Beta-sitosterol is generally well tolerated in the short term. The most common side effects are constipation, diarrhea, gas, indigestion, and nausea — these tend to be mild and temporary.
A few people have reported reduced appetite. There's one case report of severe inflammation of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis) that started on the first day of use in a 57-year-old man, though symptoms resolved when he stopped; this is extremely rare.
Beta-sitosterol can worsen acne in some people. The safety data for pregnancy and breastfeeding is insufficient, so it's best to avoid this supplement during those times — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That said, we hold no safety data for Stigmasterol and Campsterols, so it's worth confirming with your doctor or pharmacist that this product works with your specific medications.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This is a solid choice if you're managing cholesterol or prostate health and want a plant-sterol option. The ingredient we could thoroughly check — beta-sitosterol — has no medication interactions and shows strong evidence for prostate support.
Mild digestive side effects are possible. Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist about whether this fits your health situation before you start.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 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 Phytosterol Complex with Beta Sitosterol, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Puritan's Pride |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 025077139811 |
| Net contents | 100 Rapid Release Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 22, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 318170 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Approved Health, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Phytosterol Complex with Beta Sitosterol by Puritan's Pride, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Sterol Esters | 0 NP | -- |
| Beta-Sitosterol | 0 NP | -- |
| Stigmasterol | 0 NP | -- |
| Phytosterol Complex | 1000 mg | -- |
| Campsterols | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Soybean Oil, Citrus Pectin, Turmeric
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General Statements
Puritan's Pride supplements are produced from the finest raw materials under stringent quality control standards. State-of-the-art manufacturing and packaging facilities ensure you the highest quality nutritional supplements money can buy. When it comes to your health... choose the best.
To reorder item # 13981 www.puritan.com 1-800-645-1030
Precautions
Warning: if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Formulation
No artificial flavor or sweetener, no sugar, no starch, no milk, no lactose, no soy, no gluten, no wheat, no yeast, no fish. Sodium free.
Different color same product May reduce the risk of heart disease
Contains ingredients that may result in a variation of color and appearance over time.
Formula
Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 2 g per day of phytosterols eaten with meals or snacks may reduce the risk of heart disease. A serving of Phytosterol Complex supplies 0.5 g of phytosterols.
Scientific evidence demonstrates that diets that include phytosterols may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Our specialized formula exceeds strict quality standards for levels of phytosterols (beta sitosterol, stigmasterol, and campesterol)- the active ingredients that help maintain cholesterol levels already within a normal range.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
Seals/Symbols
Quality Assured
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2022 Puritan's Pride, Inc.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: for adults, take two (2) softgels twice daily, with your two largest meals of the day.
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Phytosterol Complex with Beta Sitosterol by Puritan's Pride label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Phytosterol Complex with Beta Sitosterol by Puritan's Pride
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.
Phytosterol Complex
- › Sterol Esters
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Soybean Oil, Citrus Pectin, Turmeric. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Phytosterol Complex with Beta Sitosterol by Puritan's Pride Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Phytosterol Complex with Beta Sitosterol. 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 Phytosterol Complex with Beta Sitosterol, from the product label.
Puritan's Pride
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- Puritan's Pride, Inc.
- City
- Ronkonkoma
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11779
- Phone Number
- 1-800-645-1030
- Web Address
- www.puritan.com
Phytosterol Complex with Beta Sitosterol by Puritan's Pride: Common Questions
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Sources & How We Checked
Phytosterol Complex with Beta Sitosterol'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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