Efficacy of Plant Sterol-Enriched Food for Primary Prevention and Treatment of Hypercholesterolemia: A Systematic Literature Review

Plant sterols/phytosterols (PSs) are molecules with a similar structure to cholesterol that have a recognized effect on elevated LDL concentrations (LDL-c). PSs are used as a natural therapy against elevated LDL-c in combination with a healthy diet and exercise. A systematic review was performed to...

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Published in:Foods
Main Authors: Elisa Turini, Miriana Sarsale, Davide Petri, Michele Totaro, Ersilia Lucenteforte, Lara Tavoschi, Angelo Baggiani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Subjects:
hypercholesterolemia
phytosterols
plant sterols
enriched food
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/6/839

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