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Phytosterols are plant versions of cholesterol that crowd out cholesterol during digestion. Think of them as decoys that block some cholesterol from getting into your bloodstream, which lowers LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. Certain members like beta‑sitosterol are also used to ease urinary symptoms in men with enlarged prostates.

• Lower LDL and total cholesterol
• Modestly reduce triglycerides
• Ease urinary symptoms of enlarged prostate (BPH)

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Maritime pine bark extract is a concentrated mix of procyanidins and other polyphenols from French maritime pine. Think of it as a vascular and skin helper: it nudges blood vessels to work better, tamps down inflammatory signals, and provides antioxidant support—benefits that can ripple out to blood pressure, blood sugar, skin elasticity and more.

• Support healthy blood sugar and lipids
• Modestly lower blood pressure
• Improve circulation in varicose veins/chronic venous insufficiency
• Enhance skin elasticity and hydration (and help stubborn facial pigmentation as an add‑on)
• Adjunct support for attention in ADHD

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