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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MDPI AG
2022-10-01
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Series: | Biology and Life Sciences Forum |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9976/18/1/8 |