Compound Monograph

Phytosterols

Terpenoids Sterols & Steroids

Plant sterols structurally like cholesterol; they lower cholesterol absorption and support the prostate.

Sources · 11

Where Does It Come From?

Phytosterols are sterols & steroids, found in Cashew, Eleuthero Root, Graviola and 8 other sources.

Source Cashew Anacardium occidentale Herb monograph →

Source Eleuthero Root Eleutherococcus senticosus Herb monograph →

Source Graviola Annona muricata Herb monograph →

Source Iris Iris versicolor Herb monograph →

Source Muira Puama Ptychopetalum olacoides Herb monograph →

Source Passionflower Passiflora incarnata Herb monograph →

Source Saw Palmetto Serenoa repens Herb monograph →

Source Tribulus Tribulus terrestris Herb monograph →

Also found in

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Concentration

Content by Source

Concentrations not reported. No percent-dry-weight or mg/g figures have been published for this compound in its source plants.

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