CardioAid® (Plant Sterols — ADM)

CardioAid® is a plant sterol (phytosterol) ingredient from ADM, used to support healthy cholesterol. Plant sterols are among the best-established functional ingredients for cholesterol management: they block the absorption of dietary cholesterol in the gut, and authorities recognize their LDL-lowering effect.

CardioAid is researched primarily for Cardiovascular. Plant sterols are well documented to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol when taken at about 2 grams per day, a benefit recognized in major reviews and by regulatory authorities.

The clinically studied dose is About 2 grams of plant sterols per day with meals. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

For most healthy adults, CardioAid is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated — well tolerated at recommended intakes. May slightly lower absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and carotenoids; eat plenty of produce. It may also interact with some medications. CardioAid is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Possible interactions include: Ezetimibe — both reduce cholesterol absorption; consult your doctor. Plant sterols complement statins; tell your doctor you use them. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for CardioAid as Strong (4 out of 5). It is backed by 1 clinical trial and 1 cited reference summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.