Compound Monograph
Cholesterol
A steroid sterol that is a minor plant membrane component, reported in milk thistle.
Classification
Cholesterol is one of the sterols & steroids, part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Cholesterol is one of the sterols & steroids, found in Milk Thistle.