LDL-Cholesterol Lowering of Plant Sterols and Stanols—Which Factors Influence Their Efficacy?

LDL-Cholesterol Lowering of Plant Sterols and Stanols—Which Factors Influence Their Efficacy?

The LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) lowering effect of plant sterols/stanols (PSS) is summarized in several meta-analyses showing a dose-response relationship with intakes of 1.5 to 3 g/day lowering LDL-C by 7.5% to 12%. This review summarizes evidence for the impact of various factors potentially influenci...

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Main Authors: Elke A. Trautwein, Mario A. Vermeer, Harry Hiemstra, Rouyanne T. Ras
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
plant sterols
plant stanols
phytosterols
LDL-cholesterol lowering
food format
intake occasion
intake frequency
meal composition
gender
age
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/9/1262

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