'Healthy' Sterols May Pose Health Risk

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 11:28 in Health & Medicine

Plant sterols have been touted as an effective way to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. However, a research study has uncovered that these compounds do have their own risks, as they can accumulate in heart valves and lead to stenosis.

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