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phytosterol

/ˌfaɪtəʊˈstɛrɒl/

/ˌfaɪtəˈstɛrɑl/

phytosterolnoun

phytosterols

/ˌfaɪtəʊˈstɛrɒl/

/ˌfaɪtəˈstɛrɑl/

Translations

Phytosterol is often used in dietary supplements to lower cholesterol levels.

Фитостерол часто используется в пищевых добавках для снижения уровня холестерина.

Definitions

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

/ˌfaɪtəʊˈstɛrɒl/

/ˌfaɪtoʊˈstɛrɑl/

Used attributively before nouns to denote relation to or content of phytosterols (e.g., "phytosterol supplement").

Definitions

Relating to or containing phytosterols.

Many phytosterol products are marketed for cardiovascular health.