The use of phytosterols (or plant sterols) for the control of plasma cholesterol concentrations
has recently gained traction because their efficacy is acknowledged by scientific authorities …

Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a dominantly inherited disorder present from birth
that markedly elevates plasma low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and causes …

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não se responsabilizam pelo acesso indevido a seu conteúdo e que contrarie a …

Abstract An Expert Panel convened by the National Lipid Association previously developed
a consensus set of recommendations for the patient-centered management of dyslipidemia …

Banana (Musaceae) is one of the world's most important fruit crops that is widely cultivated
in tropical countries for its valuable applications in food industry. Its enormous by-products …

The blurring of boundaries between hitherto distinct scientific disciplines, technologies or
markets is a common and powerful phenomenon. Concentrating on monitoring convergence …

Chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes are a leading cause of
mortality worldwide. Excess weight and outright obesity are a growing concern. Prevention …

Background: Consumption of plant sterols has been reported to reduce low density
lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol concentrations by 5–15%. Factors that affect plant sterol …

During the past few decades numerous studies have reported the atherogenic potential of
saturated fatty acids, trans-fatty acids, and cholesterol, and beneficial effects of fiber …

We describe the development of a method for the extraction and analysis of 62 sterols,
oxysterols, and secosteroids from human plasma using a combination of HPLC-MS and GC …