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Can sterols interfere with fasting cholesterol blood test? i take plant sterols supplements,1000mg at breakfast and 1000mg capsule at evening dinner.the day before cholesterol blood test should i take breakfast capsule but leave evening as fasting?
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Plant sterols can interfere with cholesterol assay depending on the method used for the test. What do you think you are getting by taking plant sterols, other than getting a lighter wallet?
Answered 4/18/2022
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