Phytosterines — efficient prophylaxis of cardio-vascular disease and atherosclerosis

Abstract

High level of cholesterol is one of the principle factors of the heart disease risks. During recent 50 years numerous scientific and clinical research works have demonstrated efficiency of vegetable sterines and their esters in reducing cholesterol level in blood and prophylaxis of cardio- vascular disease. Development of milk products with vegetable additives opens new possibilities for creating functional products with healthy effects.