But neither plant sterols nor a diet rich in fruits and vegetables have been proved to prevent cancer.
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Plant sterols derived from nuts and grains are one of the few food additives with a proved health claim.
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That's because levels of other chemicals thought to be bad for the arteries, called plant sterols, seem to be affected by Zetia.
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In a 2008 study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, mice that were fed plant sterols suffered more-severe strokes.
Zetia blocks the absorption not only of cholesterol, but also of substances called plant sterols, chemicals found in fruits and vegetables that may slow tumor growth.
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