stigmasterol
/stɪɡˈmæstəˌrɔl/
noun
- A plant sterol (a type of natural compound) found in many plants, especially soybeans, used in making some medicines and supplements.
- Stigmasterol is often extracted from soybeans for use in dietary supplements.
- The chemist analyzed the stigmasterol content in the plant sample.
- Some studies suggest stigmasterol may help lower cholesterol levels.