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2. Phytosterol - Wikipedia

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   Trials looking at high doses (> 4 g/day) of plant sterols or stanols are very limited, and none have yet to be completed comparing the same high dose of plant sterol to plant stanol. The debate regarding sterol vs. stanol safety is centered on their differing intestinal absorption and resulting plasma concentrations.

3. Benecol - Wikipedia

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   A serving of Benecol buttery spread supplies 1 g of plant stanols." [6] Consuming more than 3g of plant stanol per day is not recommended and Benecol foods may not be appropriate for pregnant or breast feeding women, and children under 5 years old. [7] Two reviews confirm that plant stanol and sterol esters lower cholesterol levels. [8] [9]

4. Stigmasterol - Wikipedia

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   Stigmasterol – a plant sterol (phytosterol) – is among the most abundant of plant sterols, having a major function to maintain the structure and physiology of cell membranes. [2] In the European Union , it is a food additive listed with E number E499 , and may be used in food manufacturing to increase the phytosterol content, potentially ...

5. You can lower your cholesterol by up to 25% with diet and ...

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   Also important are phytosterols, or plant sterols, natural compounds found in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and nuts and seeds—which, says Jaber, have a hormone-like effect and are ...

6. Campesterol - Wikipedia

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   Plant sterols were first shown in the 1950s to lower LDLs and cholesterol. [7] Since then, numerous studies have reported the lipid-lowering effects of dietary phytosterols, including campesterol. [8] In basic research, campesterol competes with cholesterol, thus reducing the absorption of cholesterol in the human intestine. [9]

7. 7 Expert Tips for Lowering Your Cholesterol

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   Besides foods like oatmeal, apples, and Brussels sprouts, Rubenstein often recommends a psyllium husk supplement to people who have high LDL, and will occasionally have them try plant sterols ...