Plant sterols can lower bad cholesterol levels; Nutrition Final Edition

Plant sterols are extracts from plants and are found in low levels in vegetables, fruit, vegetable oils, nuts, and grains. Researchers have known for a long time that plant sterols, in levels higher than those found in foods, are able to lower blood cholesterol. Only recently have plant sterols been...

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Published inSpectator (Hamilton. 1994)
Main Author Senson, Christine
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Hamilton, Ont Torstar Syndication Services, a Division of Toronto Star Newspapers Limited 26.09.2001
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Summary:Plant sterols are extracts from plants and are found in low levels in vegetables, fruit, vegetable oils, nuts, and grains. Researchers have known for a long time that plant sterols, in levels higher than those found in foods, are able to lower blood cholesterol. Only recently have plant sterols been added to some margarines to help people control their blood cholesterol levels. More specifically, plant sterols can lower LDL cholesterol levels, while leaving HDL cholesterol levels alone, which is beneficial.
ISSN:1189-9417