Plant Sterol-Enriched Palm Oil to Improve Lipid Profile and Inflammation in Hyperlipidemic Individuals

The enriched palm oil contained 52 mg/L of phytosterols, to reach the estimated intake of plant sterols in the treatment group at the level of around 2 g/day \[22\]. The phytosterols used was Vegapure 95 FF® derived from soybean derivatives containing campesterol, stigmasterol and beta-sitosterol. The oil is consumed by respondents as cooking oil.

The type, composition, and physical appearance of the oil is the same as those of the intervention arm, except that it was not added plant sterol. The oil is consumed by respondents as cooking oil.