Comparison
Beta Sitosterol and Mega Strength Beta Sitosterol
Beta Sitosterol (The Vitamin Shoppe) lists 6 distinct ingredients and Mega Strength Beta Sitosterol (Source Naturals) 5 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 5 are on both labels. On the site's similarity measure, which compares ingredient lists (1 for the same list, rarer ingredients counting for more; amounts are not part of it), the two formulas score 0.85.
| Ingredient | Beta Sitosterol | Mega Strength Beta Sitosterol |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 140 mg (11%) | 60 mg (5%) |
| Phytosterols | 300 mg | 937 mg |
| Beta Sitosterol | 120 mg | 375 mg |
| Stigmasterol | 40 mg | 131 mg |
| Campesterol | 60 mg | 187 mg |
| Pectin | 30 mg |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Beta Sitosterol, 1 tablet; Mega Strength Beta Sitosterol, 1 tablet. Current labels entered January 2019 and March 2013. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Each product on its own
- Beta SitosterolThe Vitamin Shoppe: every row against all products listing it
- Mega Strength Beta SitosterolSource Naturals: every row against all products listing it