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Tomato phytosterols (specifically beta-sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol) reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) by blocking cholesterol absorption in the intestine, contributing to cardiovascular disease prevention.
Include tomatoes in your diet to naturally support healthy cholesterol levels. The phytosterols in tomatoes help block cholesterol absorption. This is a passive, dietary way to support heart health without needing isolated supplements.
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Phytosterols block cholesterol absorption sites in the human intestine and reduce cholesterol absorption, leading to a reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and prevention of CVD.
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Based on review of existing literature cited in the paper, not primary experimental data.
Source
Nutritional Composition and Bioactive Compounds in Tomatoes and Their Impact on Human Health and Disease: A Review
Md. Yousuf Ali et al. · Foods · 2020
DOI 10.3390/foods10010045
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