Epidemiological studies have often shown relationships between vegetable/fruit intake and
coronary heart disease that are not clearly attributable to major macronutrients or known …

The impact of increased serum concentrations of plant sterols on cardiovascular risk is
unclear. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate whether …

Recently, it has been questioned whether elevated levels of circulating plant sterols
increase the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). To date, no definitive conclusions …

Epidemiological studies, and some clinical trials, demonstrate that a proper diet reduces the
rate of occurrence of cardiovascular disorders. Several in vitro studies suggest that some …

Phytosterols, which are structurally related to cholesterol, are found in all plant foods with
highest concentration occurring in vegetable oils and nuts. Phytosterols are known to reduce …

Taken together, current evidence supports the recommendations for the use of plant sterols
as LDL cholesterol-lowering agents. Nevertheless, a prospective, randomized, controlled …

Abstract Purpose of Review Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of mortality
worldwide. Elevated blood cholesterol levels are not only the major but also the best …

Plant sterols have been known for several decades to cause reductions in plasma
cholesterol concentrations. These plant materials have been granted a conditional health …

Consumption of foods and supplements enriched with plant sterols/stanols (PS) may help
reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. In this review, we consider the …

“Bioactive compounds” are extranutritional constituents that typically occur in small
quantities in foods. They are being intensively studied to evaluate their effects on health. The …