10 Foods That Lower Cholesterol
Foods That Lower Cholesterol #7: Sterols and stanols
Sterols and stanols are compounds that are extracted from plants. Many manufacturers are including these particular compounds because they’re useful at helping the body metabolize cholesterol. You can look for foods that are fortified with sterols and stanols. They are included in all manner of foods, from margarine (to offset the dangers of the LDL-raising substance) to fruit juice and chocolates.
You can also take sterols and stanols as individual supplements. It’s been suggested that taking 2 grams of sterols or stanols can be effective at reducing LDL cholesterol by as much as 10%.
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