Cardiovascular disease prevention by diet modification
This review summarises the current evidence base for food groups and nutrients on CVD prevention and then explores the factors that influence individual…
Plant sterols lower LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides in dyslipidemic individuals with or at risk of developing type 2 diabetes; a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
This randomized, double-blind, placebo- controlled study showed a dual blood lipid lowering benefit from the daily consumption of a low-fat spread…
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…