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Butter substitute reduces blood pressure and cholesterol

Butter substitute reduces blood pressure and cholesterol - Scientists from Finland have shown that a spread containing milk peptides and plant sterols could lower systolic blood pressure and LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels. Original reference: A M Turpeinen et al, Food Funct., 2012, DOI: 10.1039/c2fo10286b