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Psyllium and plant sterols lower LDL-C through complementary mechanisms.
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What is happening. Psyllium and plant sterols lower LDL-C through complementary mechanisms.
Mechanism. Sterols reduce cholesterol absorption while psyllium increases bile acid excretion and soluble-fiber viscosity.
Recommendation. Reasonable to combine; take sterols with meals and psyllium with plenty of water, separated from medications as needed.
Effect on the composite score
If both Plant Sterols (Phytosterols) and Psyllium Husk are in the same stack, this pair applies +2 to your Stack Score (per scored synergy row).
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