date:Oct 29, 2013
Plant sterols seem to prevent the development of Alzheimer's, according to a recent study by researchers at the University of Saarland, who have demonstrated that a specific sterol stigmasterol - inhibits the formation of proteins that are believed to play an important role in the development of the disease. The study was published in the Journal of Neuroscience.
Plant sterols are found in some nuts, seeds and vegetable oils in various combinations, said Marcus Grimm, head of the experimental