Hercules beetles can grow as large as 180 millimetres (7 inches).
Will trees help lower your cholesterol?
Will trees help lower your cholesterol? Forbes Medi-Tech, a biotechnology company, is
using a substance produced by trees as they are processed into pulp
to develop products to control cholesterol and prevent heart
disease. The substance is called "phytosterols" and is released
naturally by the wood. Some byproducts of this substance are
already in use in other medical applications. The byproduct, a
plant sterol, has been shown to reduce blood cholesterol and reduce
artherosclerosis. It is being tested for inclusion in various food
products and for use as a drug. 15 NOVEMBER 1999
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