Preventive effect of plant sterols in Alzheimer’s disease

Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 10:30 in Health & Medicine

It’s no secret that many of the phytochemicals in fruit and vegetables have a positive effect on our health. For instance, plant sterols (also known as phytosterols) help to lower cholesterol levels. According to a new study, they also appear to prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

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