Effects of phytosterol supplementation on lipoprotein subfractions and LDL particle quality

Abstract Phytosterols are natural components of plant-based foods used as supplements because of their known cholesterol-lowering effect. However, their effects on lipoprotein subfractions and the quality of the LDL particle have not been studied in greater detail. We aimed to evaluate the effects o...

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Published in:Scientific Reports
Main Authors: Valeria Arruda Machado, Angela Rocio Niño Santisteban, Celma Muniz Martins, Nagila Raquel Teixeira Damasceno, Francisco A. Fonseca, Antonio M. Figueiredo Neto, Maria Cristina Izar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-05-01
Subjects:
Phytosterols
Lipoproteins
LDL-subfractions
HDL-subfractions
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-61897-4

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-61897-4

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