24S-hydroxycholesterol

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An oxysterol produced by neurons to excrete excess cholesterol. Its levels in plasma serve as a biomarker for brain health; increased levels suggest neuronal danger or impaired cholesterol regulation, while statins may reduce its presence.

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395 – Brain lipidology: understanding APOE, cholesterol homeostasis, Alzheimer’s disease, & more

395 – Brain lipidology: understanding APOE, cholesterol homeostasis, Alzheimer’s disease, & more

Peter Attia MD

An oxysterol produced by neurons to excrete excess cholesterol. Its levels in plasma serve as a biomarker for brain health; increased levels suggest neuronal danger or impaired cholesterol regulation, while statins may reduce its presence.