Sitostanol
Level 1 — Generally 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