sitostanol
noun
si·to·sta·nol
ˌsī-tō-ˈstan-ᵊl 
sə-ˈtäs-tə-ˌnȯl
sə-ˈtäs-tə-ˌnȯl
: a plant sterol C29H52O that is derived from sitosterol and has been shown to reduce serum cholesterol by inhibiting cholesterol absorption
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“Sitostanol.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/sitostanol. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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