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    GlossaryPhytosterols (Plant Sterols)

    naturally occurring plant compounds that reduce cholesterol absorption

    Phytosterols, also known as plant sterols, are naturally occurring compounds found in plant cell membranes. They are structurally similar to cholesterol in humans and animals, and they can help reduce cholesterol levels by blocking its absorption in the intestines. This makes them beneficial for cardiovascular health.

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