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Sitostanol

Level 1Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary

Sitostanol is a other — Plant sterol that inhibits cholesterol absorption

What it does

Plant sterol that inhibits cholesterol absorption

Where you'll see it

Finnish margarines

Benefits

Reportedly inhibits cholesterol absorption; cut LDL cholesterol by 20 percent

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): a substance in some Finnish margarines, it cut LDL cholesterol by 20 percent