Compound Monograph
Phytosterols
Plant sterols structurally like cholesterol; they lower cholesterol absorption and support the prostate.
Classification
Phytosterols are 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? (10)
Phytosterols are sterols & steroids, found in Cashew, Eleuthero Root, Graviola and 7 other sources.