Plant sterols, a daily supplement of 1- 3 tablets, (1 tablet to maintain normal cholesterol level, or 2-3 tablets to lower blood cholesterol levels. Should not be taken with prescribed cholesterol medication without consulting a doctor. These are hard oval tablets which we have found are best taken with a mouthful of food, for ease of swallowing, followed by a drink. We bought these on quarterly subscription, but husband no longer needs them.