Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5947932 Atherosclerosis 2013 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Statins inhibit macrophage cholesterol biosynthesis and oxidation. ► Phytosterol (β-sitosterol) and antioxidant (punicalagin), improve these effects. ► Pomegranate juice contains both compounds, and shows similar effects.
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Pomegranate phytosterol (β-sitosterol) and polyphenolic antioxidant (punicalagin) addition to statin, significantly protected against macrophage foam cells formation
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