Lipophytol® (Microencapsulated Plant Sterols — Lipofoods)

Lipophytol® is a water-dispersible, microencapsulated plant sterol ingredient from Lipofoods (a Lubrizol company). Microencapsulation lets these cholesterol-lowering plant sterols mix easily into foods and supplements. Plant sterols are among the best-established ingredients for lowering LDL cholesterol.

Lipophytol is researched primarily for Cardiovascular. Plant sterols at about 1.5 to 3 grams per day lower LDL (bad) cholesterol by roughly 8 to 15%, a benefit recognized by regulators and reviews.

The clinically studied dose is About 1.5 to 3 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, Lipophytol is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally 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. Lipophytol 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 Lipophytol 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.