Dose-dependent LDL-cholesterol lowering effect by plant stanol ester consumption: clinical evidence

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Elevated serum lipids are linked to cardiovascular diseases calling for effective therapeutic means to reduce particularly LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. Plant stanols reduce levels of LDL-C by partly blocking cholesterol absorption. Accordingly the consumption...

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Main Authors: Laitinen Kirsi, Gylling Helena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
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Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/11/1/140