Can You Take Argan Oil (Supplement) and Phytosterols Together?

Use extra care with this pair

The short answer

Argan Oil naturally contains significant phytosterols (schottenol and spinasterol). Combining with a phytosterol supplement stacks total plant sterol intake, which may excessively reduce cholesterol absorption including beneficial HDL-associated lipids.

How to arrange timing

Consider the phytosterol content of Argan Oil before adding a separate phytosterol supplement. Excessive plant sterol intake may reduce fat-soluble vitamin absorption.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Khallouki F et al., Food Chemistry, 2003; Phytosterol composition of Argan oil

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.