Foods or supplements that contain significant amounts of plant sterols can help lower LDL cholesterol levels by?
a) reducing cholesterol synthesis in the liver
b) suppressing inflammation
c) reducing blood clotting
d) replacing intake of total cholesterol
e) interfering with cholesterol and bile absorption
Answer: e) interfering with cholesterol and bile absorption
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