Beta-sitosterol I see that it used for reducing inflammation for different maladies how effective is it for , emptying the bladder reducing frequent bathroom visits, the size of prostate emptying the bladder, reduction of cholesterol compared to statins and helping the inflammation in people with osteo- arthritis. Are the claims like so many other supplements all hype or is there any validity. Thank you for an honest response, MJO
Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Here are some of the details about the medication which you have asked for. Beta-sitosterol is one of several phytosterols (sterols from plant origin) with chemical structures similar to that of cholesterol. It is shown to have the following effects