Phytosterols

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Plant sterols that can cause hemolytic anemias when incorporated into red blood cell membranes, as discussed in the context of red blood cell cholesterol.

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#22 – Tom Dayspring Part III of V: reverse cholesterol transport, CETP inhibitors, & apolipoproteins

#22 – Tom Dayspring Part III of V: reverse cholesterol transport, CETP inhibitors, & apolipoproteins

Peter Attia MD

Plant sterols that can cause hemolytic anemias when incorporated into red blood cell membranes, as discussed in the context of red blood cell cholesterol.

#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

Sterols found in plants, structurally similar to cholesterol but with variations in the tail or ring structure. They are poorly absorbed by humans and can compete with cholesterol absorption, but excessive intake can be toxic.