plant sterols and fiber

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plant sterols

similar to cholesterol but as synthesized in plants

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consuming 2-3g of plant sterols daily

can help reduce cholesterol levels by preventing absorption of cholesterol

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examples of plant sterols

whole grains

vegetables

fruits

legumes

nuts

seeds/oils

fortified products (benecol)

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how does soluble fiber decrease cholesterol

they bind to the cholesterol from the food ingested

our bodies can’t breakdown/absorb fiber, therefore we excrete it

cholesterol that is bound to the fiber will not be absorbed by the body