Sterols

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A broad category of organic compounds with a specific four-ring structure. Cholesterol is a key sterol in humans, while stanols and phytosterols are related compounds with different absorption and functional properties.

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#21 – Tom Dayspring, M.D., FACP, FNLA – Part II of V: Lipid metrics and cholesterol regulation

#21 – Tom Dayspring, M.D., FACP, FNLA – Part II of V: Lipid metrics and cholesterol regulation

Peter Attia MD

A broad category of organic compounds with a specific four-ring structure. Cholesterol is a key sterol in humans, while stanols and phytosterols are related compounds with different absorption and functional properties.