Sitosterol
Translation of "sitosterol" into Russian
sitosterol
NounUK
/ˌsɪtəˈstɛrɒl/
US
/ˌsɪtəˈstɛrɑl/
sitosterol
sitosterols pl
Sitosterol is a type of plant sterol found in many vegetables and nuts.
Ситостерол - это вид растительного стерола, который содержится во многих овощах и орехах.
Definitions
sitosterol
NounUK
/ˌsɪtəˈstɛrɒl/
US
/ˌsɪtəˈstɛrɑl/
A type of plant sterol with a chemical structure similar to cholesterol, found in many fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, and used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood.
Foods enriched with sitosterol are often recommended for individuals looking to manage their cholesterol levels naturally.
sitosterol
AdjectiveUK
/ˌsɪtəˈstɛrɒl/
US
/ˌsɪtəˈstɛrɑl/
Relating to, containing, or derived from sitosterol.
The research focused on the sitosterol composition of various plant oils.