Other dietary factors

• Phytosterols, particularly ß-sitosterol

  • Protection from cancers of the colon, breast and prostate
  • 60 mg per day found to be protective
  • Food sources containing 50 mg:
    • 1 oz peanut oil
    • 1.2 oz roasted peanuts
    • 1.3 oz peanut butter

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