A palm oil–rich diet may reduce serum lipids in healthy young individuals

Abstract Objective The literature on palm oil as a cholesterol-raising oil is conflicting, requiring further studies. This study tested the influence of a palm oil–rich diet on plasma lipids of healthy young individuals. Methods Thirty-four medical students, 18–26 y old, with a total cholesterol lev...

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Veröffentlicht in:Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) Los Angeles County, Calif.), 2008, Vol.24 (1), p.11-15
Hauptverfasser: Ladeia, Ana Marice, Ph.D., M.D, Costa-Matos, Eduardo, M.D, Barata-Passos, Rodrigo, M.D, Costa Guimarães, Armênio, Ph.D., M.D
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Objective The literature on palm oil as a cholesterol-raising oil is conflicting, requiring further studies. This study tested the influence of a palm oil–rich diet on plasma lipids of healthy young individuals. Methods Thirty-four medical students, 18–26 y old, with a total cholesterol level 40 mg/dL, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) level
ISSN:0899-9007
1873-1244
DOI:10.1016/j.nut.2007.08.013