The Effect of Plant Sterol Supplement on Blood Cholesterol

A Single Centre, Randomized Crossover Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study to Measure the Effect of Plant Sterol Supplement on Blood Cholesterol

The purpose of this study is to determine whether supplement of plant sterol could lower blood cholesterol.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Men and women 18-80 years old
• Total cholesterol: 4.5-7.5 mmol/l
• Triglycerides at or below 4.0 mmol/l

Exclusion Criteria:

• BMI at or above 35 kg/m2
• Secondary hyperlipidemia, included diabetes
• Hypertension (at og higher than 170/110)
• Coronar, perifery or cerebral vascular disease last 3 months
• Familial hypercholesterolemia
• Change in dose of statins, oestrogen or contraceptives last 3 months
• Taking drugs which are known to interfere with the plasma level of cholesterol
• Chronic rheumatoid diseases or other diseases known to affect c-reactive protein
• Pregnancy
• Lactation
• Planning to reduce weight
• Taking plant sterols