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How do plant stanol esters work in the body?

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How do plant stanol esters work in the body?

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A. Plant stanol esters reduce the absorption (inhibit the uptake) of cholesterol in the digestive tract resulting in lower serum low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and total cholesterol levels. Plant stanol esters do not affect high-density lipoprotein or triglyceride levels.

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