Stanols

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Saturated sterol compounds related to cholesterol. Unlike cholesterol, stanols cannot be readily absorbed by the intestine and are pooped out, making them a target for cholesterol-lowering strategies, though they can be toxic in some individuals.

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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

Saturated sterol compounds related to cholesterol. Unlike cholesterol, stanols cannot be readily absorbed by the intestine and are pooped out, making them a target for cholesterol-lowering strategies, though they can be toxic in some individuals.