cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and LDL. Published in the Journal of
Nutrition, this study looked at 60 individuals with elevated lipids.
Those individuals who were given a combination of plant sterols and
omega-3 oils experienced a significant improvement in their lipid
profiles. Specifically, their total cholesterol dropped by over 13%,
their triglycerides fell by 25%, their LDL ("bad") cholesterol fell by
over 12% and their HDL ("good") cholesterol rose by over 8%.
These are precisely the changes that physicians want to see for
lowering an individual's risk of cardiovascular disease.
"The lipid-lowering effects of phytosterols and (n-3) polyunsaturated
fatty acids are synergistic and complementary in hyperlipidemic men and
women," Micallef MA, Garg ML, et al, J Nutr, 2008; 138(6): 1086-90.
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I feel the effect immediately. I already have a good diet but eat a lot of animal products and am fairly active. I love cream and butter and eat massive quantities of olive oil. I am 54 and should be dead. I also smoke like a chimney and drink beer like a sailor. I can run circles around young people. I helped my 25 year old neighbor move into his house and he had to take frequent breaks. He also has a bad memory because I have not received my 6-pack he said I would get for helping him. Fish oil sterol advocate.
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