Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Consuming 2 grams per day of phytosterols (PS) lowers LDL-C by 6-12% through the inhibition of intestinal cholesterol absorption.
To lower LDL cholesterol, consume 2 grams of phytosterols daily, split into two doses with meals. This can be achieved through fortified foods like margarine, yogurt drinks, or supplements. This intervention lowers LDL-C by 6-12% without affecting HDL-C.
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The most recent meta-analysis including 124 clinical studies (with 201 study arms) concluded that PS intake significantly lowers LDL-C in a dose-dependent manner by 6–12% with intakes of 0.6–3.3 g/day without affecting HDL-C. [56].
Why this rating
Based on a meta-analysis of 124 clinical studies.
Source
The Role of Specific Components of a Plant-Based Diet in Management of Dyslipidemia and the Impact on Cardiovascular Risk
Elke A. Trautwein et al. · Nutrients · 2020
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