Researchers demonstrate preventive effect of sterols in Alzheimer’s disease

“Plant sterols are present in various combinations in nuts, seeds and plant oils. As plant sterols are the equivalents of animal cholesterol, they can in principal influence metabolic processes, where cholesterol is involved,” explained Marcus Grimm, Head of the Experimental Neurology Laboratory at Saarland University…

Preventive effect of plant sterols in Alzheimer’s disease

It’s no secret that many of the phytochemicals in fruit and vegetables have a positive effect on our health. For instance, plant sterols (also known as phytosterols) help to lower cholesterol levels. According to a new study, they also appear to prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

Diet that combines cholesterol-lowering foods results in greater decrease in LDL than low-saturated fat diet, study finds

Persons with high cholesterol who received counseling regarding a diet that combined cholesterol-lowering foods such as soy protein, nuts and plant sterols over six months experienced a greater reduction in their low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels than individuals who received advice on a low-saturated fat diet, according to a new study.