Do stanol spreads lower good HDL cholesterol?
The literature on stanols mostly notes their beneficial effects on total cholesterol and LDL. A summary paper published in the Journal of Nutrition reports that most studies have not shown a significant effect on HDL cholesterol or triglycerides. To learn more about choosing the healthiest foods, order our special health report, Healthy Eating: A guide to the new nutrition at www.health.harvard.edu/HE.
