Phytosterols

Category:

Terpenoid

Health Benefits:

Reduce serum or plasma total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, decrease risk of arteriosclerosis cardiovascular disease

Source plant:

Wheat, rye, corn oil, rapeseed oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil

References and links:

Gylling, Helena, and Piia Simonen. “Phytosterols, Phytostanols, and Lipoprotein Metabolism.” Nutrients vol. 7,9 7965-77. 17 Sep. 2015, doi:10.3390/nu7095374