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What are plant sterols? how can they be used to lower cholesterol?
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Yes: Plant sterols are substances that are naturally found in plant foods, including fruits, vegetables and vegetable oils, nuts and seeds.Plant sterols look a lot like cholesterol. They work by preventing the body from absorbing cholesterol in the intestine.
Answered 5/16/2015
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