If you need to lower your cholesterol, the National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that you take in two grams of plant sterols and stanols each day, advised Familydoctor.org.
The health site added: “But plant sterols and stanols alone will not help you reach your cholesterol goals.
“To improve your cholesterol levels, you will also need to make lifestyle changes.
“These include eating a heart-healthy diet, exercising, and quitting smoking.”