Polysaccharide Structures and Their Hypocholesterolemic Potential

Polysaccharide Structures and Their Hypocholesterolemic Potential

Several classes of polysaccharides have been described to have hypocholesterolemic potential, namely cholesterol bioaccessibility and bioavailability. This review will highlight the main mechanisms by which polysaccharides are known to affect cholesterol homeostasis at the intestine, namely the effe...

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Main Authors: Inês M. V. Silva, Fernanda Machado, Maria João Moreno, Cláudia Nunes, Manuel A. Coimbra, Filipe Coreta-Gomes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
polysaccharides
chitosan
β-glucans
cholesterol homeostasis
viscosity
bile salt sequestration
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/15/4559

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