People have been praising a pack of tablets from Boots that could help naturally slash high cholesterol levels. Some felt that these all-natural supplements made a real difference in cutting down the harmful condition alongside their prescribed medication - always speak to your GP first before trying any new supplements.

The 'clinically proven' Max Strength Plant Sterols from Boots come in packs of 60. Normally, the two-month tablet supply should cost shoppers £19.75, but the current £10 Tuesday deal slashes the price for one day only to just 17p per capsule, roughly.

The product description reads: "When taken regularly at high doses, plant sterols can help stop normal cholesterol being absorbed into the blood and small intestine and therefore help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Keeping your cholesterol levels at a normal level will reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease."

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Boots adds that the brand's own max strength formula is "proven to lower cholesterol levels" when taken twice a day and claims that the supplement capsules are "a convenient way to complement your diet". As the name implies, plant sterols are naturally found in plants.

They are linked to lower cholesterol levels. They work by competing with cholesterol for absorption in the intestines, reducing the amount of LDL 'bad' cholesterol entering the bloodstream. Clinical trials have shown that consuming 1.5-2.4 grams of plant sterols or stanols daily can reduce LDL cholesterol by about 7-10%.

People can get alternatives, such as Holland and Barrett's Cholestaguard Plant Sterols (60pk, £11.99) or Nature's Truth Plant Sterols from Superdrug (60pk, £13.99). However, dozens of Boots shoppers swear by the own-brand product, which some claim has helped them naturally lower cholesterol levels.

One said: "Have used these before. The doctor was surprised at how much my cholesterol had improved." Another wrote: "My body can’t tolerate statins, so for many years I have taken two of these daily and they have worked, bringing down my cholesterol level."

A third put: "I have been taking two capsules daily now for two months, together with a low dose of statins. Blood test have confirmed a reduction of my cholesterol level from 6.6 to 3.6. It is difficult to determine how much of that reduction is due to which tablet (sterols or statins), nevertheless, my level is down to an acceptable level."

However, some were a little bit more sceptical. A small number of shoppers claimed that their cholesterol levels didn't change much. Another shopper complained the capsules were "huge" and "hard to take".

Someone else shared: "With a few small dietary adjustments and taking these after a few months, I repeated my cholesterol test and the results were better than I had imagined. I won't stop taking them now, as I've had no side effects, and I have a strong family history of heart disease."

Unless a doctor has advised you otherwise, people should continue to take prescribed medication. In this case, statins and plant sterols might work towards the same goal but do so in different ways, making them generally safe to take together. British Heart Foundation dietitian Victoria Taylor said: "If you're taking statins, it's fine to use plant stanol or sterol products. As they work in different ways to reduce cholesterol, the effect can be cumulative."

Statins reduce cholesterol production in the liver, while plant sterols block cholesterol absorption in the gut. Combining them offers greater cholesterol reduction than doubling a statin dose alone, potentially providing an extra drop in cholesterol.

It isn't typically advised to take plant sterols instead of statins. Plant sterols can help lower cholesterol, but they haven't been shown to reduce heart attack and stroke risk as statins do. You can often take them together with statins for even better cholesterol control. However, it's really important to talk to your doctor for advice that's right for you when dealing with high cholesterol.

To lower cholesterol effectively, you should take several steps, such as changing your diet by cutting down on saturated and trans fats, eating more soluble fibre, and including healthy fats like olive oil, nuts, and fish.

Also, make sure to exercise regularly and lose weight if necessary. Sometimes, doctors may prescribe medications like statins to help, and it's important to follow your doctor's advice to boost your LDL (bad) cholesterol and HDL (good) cholesterol.

People with high cholesterol often combine supplements and medication with serious lifestyle changes, too. According to the NHS, people should aim for "at least 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of exercise a week" alongside quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption.