http://www.naturemade.com/heartHealth/<br /><br />Sterols and stanols stem from plants.<br />They are actually components of plant membranes that are very similar to cholesterol.<br />In humans, cholesterol carries a similar cell function to the way sterols and stanols work inside plants.<br />Because sterols and stanols have a similar molecular structure to cholesterol, they block cholesterol receptors and help prevent the absorption of LDL, or bad cholesterol, in your body.<br />Sterols and stanols are naturally present in many fruits, vegetables, seeds, cereals, and legumes.<br />Eating more of those foods is a great idea, because it may lower blood cholesterol levels, but getting enough sterols and stanols through diet alone is nearly impossible.<br />If your plate is already full and you're not getting the sterols and stanols you need, you can get help in a supplement like Cholestoff, too.<br />Now you know the role sterols and stanols play in your heart health.
