What are sterols and stanols, and does anyone like to eat them?

Stanol and sterols: What are sterols and stanols, and does anyone like to eat them?

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Getting nutrients from whole foods, instead of additives, is the best way to go, say experts. Supplements that are fortified with sterols do not offer as many benefits as getting sterols and stanols as they naturally occur.