phytosterol

UK
/ˌfaɪtəʊˈstɛrɒl/
US
/ˌfaɪtəˈstɛrɑl/

Translations

phytosterolnoun
phytosterols
pl
UK
/ˌfaɪtəʊˈstɛrɒl/
US
/ˌfaɪtəˈstɛrɑl/
Phytosterol is often used in dietary supplements to lower cholesterol levels.
Фитостерол часто используется в пищевых добавках для снижения уровня холестерина.
phytosteroladjective
UK
/ˌfaɪtəʊˈstɛrɒl/
US
/ˌfaɪtoʊˈstɛrɑl/
Used attributively before nouns to denote relation to or content of phytosterols (e.g., "phytosterol supplement").

Definitions

phytosterolnoun
Any of a group of sterols that occur naturally in plants and are structurally similar to cholesterol.
Phytosterols are incorporated into functional foods to help manage blood cholesterol levels.
phytosteroladjective
Relating to or containing phytosterols.
Many phytosterol products are marketed for cardiovascular health.