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出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/04/04 14:13 UTC 版)
Stigmastanol (sitostanol) is a sterol found in a variety of plant sources. Similar to sterol esters and stanol esters, stigmasterol inhibits the absorption of cholesterol from the diet. Animal studies suggest that it also inhibits biosynthesis of cholesterol in the liver.