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2. Sterol - Wikipedia

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   Sterols and related compounds play essential roles in the physiology of eukaryotic organisms, and are essential for normal physiology of plants, animals, and fungi. [4] For example, cholesterol forms part of the cellular membrane in animals, where it affects the cell membrane's fluidity and serves as secondary messenger in developmental signaling.

3. 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.

4. Category:Sterols - Wikipedia

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   Pages in category "Sterols" The following 88 pages are in this category, out of 88 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...

5. Worried About Your Cholesterol Levels? Try Incorporating ...

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   Oranges are an excellent source of plant sterols that may help lower cholesterol by blocking the absorption of dietary cholesterol, Poston says. Peanuts. According to Izquierdo, peanuts are good ...

6. Category:Phytosterols - Wikipedia

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7. 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 ...

8. β-Sitosterol - Wikipedia

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   β-Sitosterol is widely distributed in the plant kingdom.It is found in vegetable oil, nuts, avocados, and derived prepared foods such as salad dressings. [2] Olavius algarvensis, a species of marine annelid, predominantly incorporate β-sitosterol into their cell membranes instead of cholesterol, though cholesterol is also present in said membranes.

9. New Study Shows This Diet Lowers Cholesterol Up to 30%

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   The Portfolio diet is a plant-based eating pattern that is designed to help lower LDL or “bad ... plant sterols, and fiber, says Keri Gans, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian and author of The ...