Comparison
Beta-Sitosterol Plant Sterols and Proto-Sitosterol Plant Sterol Esters
Beta-Sitosterol Plant Sterols (NOW) lists 4 distinct ingredients and Proto-Sitosterol Plant Sterol Esters (Protocol For Life Balance) 3 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 3 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 Plant Sterols | Proto-Sitosterol Plant Sterol Esters |
|---|---|---|
| Beta Sitosterol | 400 mg | 400 mg |
| Stigmasterol | not disclosed | not disclosed |
| Plant Sterols | 1,000 mg | 1,000 mg |
| Fish Oil | 0.12 g |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Beta-Sitosterol Plant Sterols, 2 softgels; Proto-Sitosterol Plant Sterol Esters, 2 softgels. Current labels entered May 2016 and November 2012. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Each product on its own
- Beta-Sitosterol Plant SterolsNOW: every row against all products listing it
- Proto-Sitosterol Plant Sterol EstersProtocol For Life Balance: every row against all products listing it