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.