Progress and perspectives in plant sterol and plant stanol research
This review represents the Proceedings of a scientific meeting with 31 experts known as the 3rd International Plant Sterols/Stanols, Health and Disease Conference…
Effects of phytosterol supplementation on serum levels of lipid profiles, liver enzymes, inflammatory markers, adiponectin, and leptin in patients affected by nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial
This study suggests a benefit of phytosterols for NAFLD patients, but larger and longer-term studies are needed to confirm the results…
A low-fat spread with added plant sterols and fish omega-3 fatty acids lowers serum triglyceride and LDL-cholesterol concentrations in individuals with modest hypercholesterolaemia and hypertriglyceridaemia
This study showed that consuming daily a low- fat spread with 2 g added plant sterols and 1 g fish omega-3 fatty acids over 4 weeks significantly lowers…
Structured advice provided by a dietitian increases adherence of consumers to diet and lifestyle changes and lowers blood low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol: the increasing adherence of consumers to diet & lifestyle changes to lower (LDL) cholesterol
Dietitian delivered structured advice increases adherence to recommended diet and lifestyle changes and lowers low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol…
Cholesterol lowering efficacy of plant stanol ester in a new type of product matrix, a chewable dietary supplement
A new study shows that a chewable food supplement with added plant stanol esters can be used to help reduce elevated blood cholesterol levels…