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1Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, NUTRIM (School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism), Maastricht University Medical Center, P.O. Box 5800 Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Nutrients
|July 29, 2023
Summary
This special issue explores human cholesterol fluxes, synthesizing current knowledge and new research on dietary cholesterol
Area of Science:
- Nutrition and Metabolism
- Cardiovascular Health
Background:
- Focuses on the complex relationship between dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol levels.
- Addresses human cholesterol (C) fluxes, encompassing absorption, transport, and metabolism.
Discussion:
- Integrates existing scientific knowledge with novel research findings.
- Examines the physiological impact of dietary cholesterol on lipid profiles.
Key Insights:
- Highlights the dynamic nature of cholesterol metabolism.
- Provides updated data on cholesterol's role in human health.
Outlook:
- Identifies gaps in current understanding and suggests future research directions.
- Aims to inform dietary guidelines and clinical practice related to cholesterol management.
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