[Clinical aspects of phytosterols in human nutrition].

The research focuses on effective supply of phytosterols in human nutrition. Their beneficial influence concerning the lowering effect on the concentration of LDL cholesterol is underlined and the occurring changes in serum concentrations of the fractions related to cholesterol absorption and synthesis are pointed out. It seems that the use of phytosterols in human nutrition may be the factor playing an important role in preventing the development of dyslipidemia.