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Lipid Absorption: Biochemical and Clinical Aspects pp 73–84Cite as

Cholesterol Absorption

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Despite its biological importance cholesterol is neither an essential constituent of the diet of mammals nor does it make a contribution to the energy provided by food. Clinical interest in cholesterol absorption has not, therefore, been linked to the study of malabsorptive disorders and thus to the main theme of this conference. Instead, its importance lies in the potential link between excessive absorption of cholesterol and the development of atherosclerosis and ischaemic heart disease.

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McIntyre, N. (1976). Cholesterol Absorption. In: Rommel, K., Goebell, H., Böhmer, R. (eds) Lipid Absorption: Biochemical and Clinical Aspects. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-7176-2_6

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