Healthspan plant sterols are designed to maintain cholesterol levels at a normal level or by taking 2 3 tablets daily to lower cholesterol levels by blocking the absorption of dietary cholesterol. Plant sterols can stop unwanted cholesterol from the things you eat being absorbed in the small intestine. As a result, plant sterols can keep your cholesterol levels at the normal level, or even better, help lower your blood cholesterol and thus reduce a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. It's a convenient way to get your recommended daily intake without the added calories or fat found in sterol enriched margarine or dairy produce. To obtain the beneficial effect of lowering blood cholesterol it is recommended taking three tablets daily, providing 2, 400mg plant sterols as well as high levels of the active molecules 'beta sitosterols'. Key features of healthspan plant sterols blocks the absorption of dietary cholesterol one tablet maintains normal cholesterol levels three tablets a day lowers cholesterol levels low in calories