Beta-sitosterol is a plant sterol that was reported to have effects of reducing the risk of Cardiovascular Heart Disease (CHD) by lowering blood cholesterol levels and reducing the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Source: Law MR. Plant sterol and stanol margarines and health. West J Med . 2000;173:43-47.
Properties | |
Compound Type | Sterol |
Grade | NMR | HPLC |
Molecular Weight | 414.69 |
Physical Description | Crystal |
Purity | >=98% |