Scientific studies
Long-term association of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol with cardiovascular mortality in individuals at low 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
This large long-term study has shown that raised levels of LDL-C (and also non HDL-C) increases the risk of CVD mortality even in people with a low 10-year CVD risk…
Cardiovascular disease prevention by diet modification
This review summarises the current evidence base for food groups and nutrients on CVD prevention and then explores the factors that influence individual…
Do plant sterols and stanols reduce liver inflammation?
IPSSA member companies support Dutch researchers to obtain a research grant stimulating public-private partnerships…
Progress and perspectives in plant sterol and plant stanol research
This review represents the Proceedings of a scientific meeting with 31 experts known as the 3rd International Plant Sterols/Stanols, Health and Disease Conference…
Plant sterols lower LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides in dyslipidemic individuals with or at risk of developing type 2 diabetes; a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
This randomized, double-blind, placebo- controlled study showed a dual blood lipid lowering benefit from the daily consumption of a low-fat spread…
Effects of phytosterol supplementation on serum levels of lipid profiles, liver enzymes, inflammatory markers, adiponectin, and leptin in patients affected by nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial
This study suggests a benefit of phytosterols for NAFLD patients, but larger and longer-term studies are needed to confirm the results…
A low-fat spread with added plant sterols and fish omega-3 fatty acids lowers serum triglyceride and LDL-cholesterol concentrations in individuals with modest hypercholesterolaemia and hypertriglyceridaemia
This study showed that consuming daily a low- fat spread with 2 g added plant sterols and 1 g fish omega-3 fatty acids over 4 weeks significantly lowers…
Diabetes UK evidence-based nutrition guidelines for the prevention and management of diabetes
Diabetes UK recommends that health care professionals take an individualised approach when talking to people with or at risk of developing diabetes…