Boots customers have been praising an affordable pill for its ability to help lower cholesterol levels. Some even claim they no longer require medication, presumably after consulting their doctor. Now, these tablets are available at a reduced price, but only for a very short period.

The Boots Max Strength Plant Sterols Capsules, usually retailing at £19.75 for a pack of 60 pills, are currently on offer for just £10 as part of the store's weekly Tuesday deal. However, this is only for the next 24 hours.

This pack should last approximately a month. For optimal results, two capsules per day are recommended. These 'clinically proven' supplements are the most potent version, boasting a strength of 1000mg per pill.

As suggested by the name, plant sterols are naturally occurring compounds found in plants and are associated with lower cholesterol levels. They function by competing with cholesterol for absorption in the intestines, thereby reducing the amount of LDL 'bad' cholesterol entering the bloodstream.

Clinical studies have demonstrated that consuming 1.5-2.4 grams of plant sterols or stanols daily can decrease LDL cholesterol by about 7-10%, reports the Mirror. The British Heart Foundation notes that plant sterols and stanols can be used alongside statins, and the effect may be cumulative.