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Phytosterols 植物固醇
Phytosterol is one of several dietary compounds known as Sterols and are similar to cholesterol in structure and purpose but are found in plant sources.
They are naturally present in unrefined vegetable and olive oils, nuts, legumes and whole grains.
Plant sterols are also widely used to enrich foods. Margarine, yogurt, milk and soy milk are just a few of those foods.
Studies show that adequate consumption of plant based phytosterols may significantly reduce the risk of heart disease by inhibiting the absorption of intestinal cholesterol and reducing LDL cholesterol levels in the blood.
Many clinical trials suggest an intake at the lowest levels of 800 to 1000 mg daily to significantly effect that benefit.
DV - No recommendations have been set.
RDA - No recommendations
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