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Diet and Nutrition
Phytosterols in low-fat beverages do not reduce cholesterol levels
November 24th, 2003
Low-fat beverages containing phytosterols do not significantly reduce cholesterol levels. According to published research from Canada, "Dietary phytosterols have been shown to reduce plasma cholesterol concentrations when consumed in different food matrices, but their effectiveness in nonfat or low-fat beverages has not been established." P.J.H. Jones and coauthors at McGill University in Quebec sought to determine "whether phytosterols alter plasma lipid levels when incorporated into nonfat or low-fat beverages." "Fifteen moderately hypercholesterolemic men and women consumed three precisely controlled diets for periods of 21...
Source: Obesity & Diabetes Week (2003-11-24)
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