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From: Protonated nanostructured aluminosilicate (NSAS) reduces plasma cholesterol concentrations and atherosclerotic lesions in Apolipoprotein E deficient mice fed a high cholesterol and high fat diet

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Schematic presentation of montmorillonite structure. Montmorillonite is a layered silicate with the property of adsorbing organic substances on its external surfaces or within its interlaminar space. The hydration of the clay induces swelling, which is mostly attributed to the increase in d (or c) dimension.

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Lipids in Health and Disease

ISSN: 1476-511X