Are phytosterols atherogenic or opposite

https://x.com/Drlipid/status/1919021256575201477?s=19

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The full article is linked below.

https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/41/28/2618/5875424?login=false

Genetic variability in the absorption of dietary sterols affects the risk of coronary artery disease

Another paper from Anna Helgadottir, MD Ph.D, Rejkjavik, Iceland.

https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/42/3/283/5964172?login=false

Increased absorption of phytosterols is the simplest and most plausible explanation for coronary artery disease risk not accounted for by non-HDL cholesterol in high cholesterol absorbers

European Heart Journal , Volume 41, Issue 28, 21 July 2020

European Heart Journal , Volume 42, Issue 3, 14 January 2021

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Are phytosterols affected by ezetemibe? Because EZE definitely affects LDL levels differently in different people, being more effective in hyperabsorbers.

Yes, their absorption is blocked by ezetimibe

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