Stigmasterol

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Also known as:  Stigmosterol

 

Description

Stigmasterol is a type of Phytosterol.

 

Health Benefits of Stigmasterol

Metabolism

 Stigmasterol may compete with dietary Cholesterol for absorption, thereby inhibiting the absorption of dietary Cholesterol (but not as effectively as Beta-Sitosterol).  [1]

 

 

Bioavailability

 Dietary Stigmasterol is poorly absorbed by the human body.

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