Dr. Bill Blanchet discusses Plant Sterols

QUESTION:  If I am a hyper-absorber of plant sterols, am I sensitive to fats in general?  Should I reduce my omega 3 intake?GENERAL BACKGROUND: Plant sterols are naturally occurring substances found in plants. They are present in small quantities in many fruits, vegetables, vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, cereals and legumes.Research has shown that plant sterols included with a heart healthy eating plan may reduce your risk for heart disease. The sterols work by blocking the absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine. This lowers the low density cholesterol known as the 'bad' cholesterol (LDL ) by 6-15%, without lowering the good cholesterol known as the high density cholesterol ( HDL).