Description: HOW DOES BETA-S WORK?The two food substance of 300mg beta-sitosterol and 30mg citrus pectin are known cholesterol lowering agents that, when combined together, alter dietary fat and cholesterol absorption. Beta-s is broken down in the upper intestine within 30 minutes after ingestion. The proposed mechanisms of action are:*intestinal binding excretion of free cholesterol*blocking of absorption sites in the intestinal walls an enzymatic shift*decreasing liver cholesterol production *increased liver enzyme functions on the breakdown of fats |
