Foods or supplements that contain significant amounts of plant sterols can help to lower LDL cholesterol levels by:

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Plant sterols have a similar structure to cholesterol and can compete with it for absorption in the small intestine. This leads to less cholesterol and bile being absorbed into the bloodstream, lowering LDL cholesterol levels. Option B is partially correct, as plant sterols can also reduce cholesterol synthesis in the liver, but this is not the primary mechanism by which they lower LDL cholesterol levels. Options C, D, and E are incorrect as plant sterols do not have direct effects on inflammation, blood clotting, or dietary cholesterol intake.

Foods or Supplements That Contain Significant Amounts of Plant Sterols