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Euterpe Oleracea (Açai) Modifies Sterol Metabolism and Attenuates Experimentally-Induced Atherosclerosis

Claudine A Feio, Maria Cristina de Oliveira Izar, Sílvia Saiuli Miki Ihara, Soraia H. Kasmas, Celma M. Martins, Max N. B. Feio, Luís Antônio Loureiro Maués, Ney Carter do Carmo Borges, Ronílson Agnaldo Moreno, Rui Póvoa,

Journal of Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis · 2011 · 39 citations · 29 references

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Abstract

Consumption of Euterpe Oleracea extract markedly improved the lipid profile and attenuated atherosclerosis. These effects were related in part to a better balance in the synthesis and absorption of sterols.

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