Open AccessInhibition of cholesterol absorption by phytosterol-replete wheat germ compared with phytosterol-depleted wheat germ
Author(s) -
Richard E. Ostlund,
Susan B. Racette,
William F. Stenson
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
american journal of clinical nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.608
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1938-3207
pISSN - 0002-9165
DOI - 10.1093/ajcn/77.6.1385
Subject(s) - phytosterol , cholesterol , wheat germ , chemistry , food science , meal , absorption (acoustics) , germ , biochemistry , biology , materials science , composite material , microbiology and biotechnology
Low-fat vegetable foods contain phytosterols, but it is not known whether they are in biologically active forms or whether their concentrations are high enough to reduce cholesterol absorption and favorably affect lipid metabolism.
Accelerating Research
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom
Address
John Eccles HouseRobert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom