'Healthy' sterols may pose health risk

(American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) Plant sterols have been touted as an effective way to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

However, a research study has uncovered that these compounds do have their own risks, as they can accumulate in heart valves and lead to stenosis.


 

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