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Maternal Phytosterol Supplementation during Pregnancy and Lactation Modulates Lipid and Lipoprotein Response in Offspring of apoE-Deficient Mice.
The Journal of nutrition - 1 Aug 2015
Rideout Todd C, Movsesian Cheryl, Tsai Yi-Ting, Iqbal Aadil, Raslawsky Amy, Patel Mulchand S
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BACKGROUND: In utero exposure to excessive cholesterol has been shown to increase fetal plasma cholesterol concentration and predispose adult offspring to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Because lipid-lowering drugs are contraindicated during pregnancy, natural cholesterol-lowering compounds may be a safe and effective alternative to reduce CVD risk in offspring born to hypercholesterolemic mothers. OBJECTIVE:...
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