Adaptation of the INFOGEST Digestion for the Elderly Population to Assess Sterol Bioaccessibility in a Plant Sterol-Enriched Wholemeal Rye Bread

The fortification of foods with cholesterol-lowering agents such as plant sterols (PS) is allowed in Europe and could be of interest to the elderly since aging may lead to higher cardiovascular risk. To date, no studies have analyzed how the gastrointestinal conditions of the elderly affect PS bioac...

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Main Authors: Diego Miedes, Mussa Makran, Guadalupe Garcia-Llatas, Reyes Barberá, Antonio Cilla, Amparo Alegría
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Biology and Life Sciences Forum
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9976/18/1/8