Erythrocyte deformability index

1. Phytosterols decrease erythrocyte deformability index in rats.

   “and a significantly (P<0.05) lower RBC membrane deformabilty index than the groups fed oils low in phytosterols (SO, OO and CFM).”

   Animalsat 30-32 d in SHRSP ratsred blood cells30-32 dmalesn = 10

   Vegetable oils high in phytosterols make erythrocytes less deformable and shorten the life span of stroke-prone spontaneously hypertensive rats

   The Journal of nutrition·1 May 2000

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