Plant sterols, also known as ______, reduce cholesterol uptake by competing with cholesterol for absorption in the intestine.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to fill in the blank with the alternative name for plant sterols, based on the fact that they reduce cholesterol uptake by competing with cholesterol absorption in the intestine. This requires knowledge of biochemistry and nutrition.
Answer
phytosterols
Plant sterols, also known as phytosterols, reduce cholesterol uptake by competing with cholesterol for absorption in the intestine.
Answer for screen readers
Plant sterols, also known as phytosterols, reduce cholesterol uptake by competing with cholesterol for absorption in the intestine.
More Information
Plant sterols and stanols, also known as phytosterols, are found in plant-based foods and help lower cholesterol by reducing its absorption in the intestine.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing plant sterols with other types of sterols or stanols, but the key term that describes both is phytosterols.
Sources
- Food Fact Sheet - bda.uk.com
- Plant Sterols: How They Help Manage Cholesterol - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
- Phytosterols | Linus Pauling Institute | Oregon State University - lpi.oregonstate.edu
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