Euterpe oleracea (açai) modifies sterol metabolism and attenuates experimentally-induced atherosclerosis.

Aim: Euterpe Oleracea (açai) is a fruit from the Amazon region whose chemical composition may be beneficial for individuals with atherosclerosis. We hypothesized that consumption of Euterpe Oleracea would reduce atherosclerosis development by decreasing cholesterol absorption and synthesis.

Methods: Male New Zealand rabbits were fed a cholesterol-enriched diet (0.