olestra (sucrose polyester)

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Introduction

Nonabsorbable lipid, made up of hexa-, hepta- & octa- fatty esters of sucrose. Used as fat substitute to help reduce plasma cholesterol levels.

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References

  1. Merck Index, 12th ed. 1996
  2. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA National Formulary