What is the effect of plant stanol esters on serum cholesterol concentrations?
Studies have shown that plant stanol esters affect serum cholesterol concentrations of hypercholesterolemic men and women in a dose-dependent manner. In a 2000 study by Hallikainen et al., it was found that plant stanol esters, when taken in dose-dependent amounts, can lead to significant reductions in serum cholesterol levels. In a 2006 study by Goldberg et al., it was found that plant stanol tablets can lead to a significant reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in patients on statin drugs. These studies suggest that plant stanol esters can be effective in reducing serum cholesterol levels in both hypercholesterolemic individuals and patients on statin drugs. 