{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5c322849e168793762158038/5cc6054e58cf2f38604bb4bb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Resurgence of Phytosterols in Medical Practice","description":"<p>On this week's episode of The People's Scientist podcast, we discuss the scientific evidence of phytosterols, which are a plant's version of cholesterol. Phytosterols have been studied extensively since the 1950s and are making a resurgence as a medical treatment. But where can we find phytosterols and what are their health effects? Lsten on to find out!</p><p><br></p><p>Link for phytosterol content of common foods:</p><p><a href=\"https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/\" target=\"_blank\"><u>https://ndb.nal.usda.gov</u></a></p>","author_name":"Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri"}