Compound Monograph
Sitosterols
Plant sterols (phytosterols) widely distributed in plants, structurally similar to cholesterol.
Classification
Sitosterols 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? (1)
Sitosterols are sterols & steroids, found in Stinging Nettle.