| sitosterol |
is a compound found in many plants. It is commonly extracted from wheat germ oil, corn oil, and other grain or nut oils. In the beta form, it has anticholesterolemic qualities.
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| sitosterolemia |
excessive levels of sitosterols in the blood, especially β-sitosterol, absorbed from dietary vegetables due to an unknown intestinal defect. A rare form is associated with xanthomatosis, with tuberous and tendon xanthomas appearing in childhood. Written also β-sitosterolemia.
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