Phytosterol and stanol (or phytosterols) consumption reduces intestinal cholesterol
absorption, leading to decreased blood LDL-cholesterol levels and lowered cardiovascular …

The role of apolipoproteins in cardiovascular disease has been well investigated, but their
participation in cancer has only been explored in a few published studies which showed a …

Diet and obesity are important risk factors for cancer development. Many studies have
suggested an important role for several dietary nutrients in the progression and …

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer and primary cause of cancer-related mortality in
women. The identification of risk factors can improve prevention of cancer, and obesity and …

Background: Lipid biomarkers, such as HDL-cholesterol concentrations, have been shown
to have positive, inverse, and null associations with total, breast, and colorectal cancer risks …

At the time of diagnosis, 20% of patients with colorectal cancer present metastasis. Among
individuals with primary lesions, 50% of them will develop distant tumours with time …

Plant sterols or phytosterols have been shown to be effective in improving blood lipid profile
and thereby protective against cardiovascular disease. In addition to their cardioprotective …

Breast cancer is one of the main leading causes of women death. In recent years, attention
has been focused on the role of lipoproteins, alterations of cholesterol metabolism and …

The relationship between high-density lipoproteins (HDLs), HDL-cholesterol (HDLsingle
bond C) and cancer incidence and mortality is controversial. Although most studies …

Abnormal lipoprotein profiles are associated with breast cancer progression. However, the
mechanisms linking abnormal lipoprotein levels to breast cancer progression, especially …