Effect of phytosterols in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia in adults – systematic review with meta-analysis / Efeitos dos fitoesteróis no tratamento da hipercolesterolemia em adultos – revisão sistemática com metanálise
Abstract:Increased plasma total cholesterol (TC) and LDL-cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein) are considered risk factors for coronary disease. Phytosterols are among the dietary options for decreasing serum concentrations of TC and LDL-c by up to 15%.To evaluate the scientific evidence on the use of phytosterols in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia in adults.A systematic meta-analysis of the Medline, Embase, Web of Service, VHL, PUBMED, Scopus, Cochrane Library and LILACS databases was performed between November … Show more
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