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phytosterol
(redirected from Plant sterols)

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phytosterol [fi″to-ste´rol]
a sterol of vegetable origin.
phytosterol
a sterol of vegetable origin.
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For those who still think of chocolate as a treat, luxury or, heaven forbid, junk food, consider a recent study published in the April 2008 Journal of Nutrition: "Results indicate that regular consumption of chocolate bars containing plant sterols and cocoa flavanols and as part of a low-fat diet may support cardiovascular health by lowering cholesterol and improving blood pressure.
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