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Association of plasma markers of cholesterol homeostasis with metabolic syndrome components. A cross-sectional study.
Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD - 1 Sept 2011
Cofán M, Escurriol V, García-Otín A L, Moreno-Iribas C, Larrañaga N, Sánchez M J, Tormo M J, Redondo M L, González C A, Corella D, Pocoví M, Civeira F, Ros E
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Increased plasma phytosterols, which reflect enhanced cholesterol absorption, have been related to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, high CVD risk conditions, such as obesity, diabetes and the metabolic syndrome (MetS) have been associated with reduced cholesterol absorption. We investigated associations between plasma noncholesterol sterols and MetS components....
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