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Phytosterol composition of oils used in study
| Phytosterol, mg/100 gm | Coconut | Soybean | Plenish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campesterol | 6.6 | 61.1 | 61.1 |
| Stigmasterol | 9.1 | 65 | 64 |
| β-sitosterol | 44.9 | 177 | 131 |
| Brassicasterol | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 |
| Other sterols | 24.7 | 31.6 | 23.9 |
| Total sterols | 85.3 | 335 | 280 |
Composition was determined by Covance Labs.
No isoflavones were detected in these oils.
