Plant sterols and stanols as dietary factors reducing hypercholesterolemia by inhibiting intestinal cholesterol absorption
The review is focussed on the mechanisms of action, lipid-lowering activity, structural characteristics, and safety of plant sterins and stanols. Phytosterins and phytostanols inhibit intestinal cholesterol (CH) absorption, therefore decreasing plasma CH levels. The emphasis is put on prospective ep...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | Russian |
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«SILICEA-POLIGRAF» LLC
2011-12-01
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Series: | Кардиоваскулярная терапия и профилактика |
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Online Access: | https://cardiovascular.elpub.ru/jour/article/view/1981 |