#21 – Tom Dayspring, M.D., FACP, FNLA – Part II of V: Lipid metrics and cholesterol regulation
Peter Attia MD
A family of membrane transport proteins. Specifically, ABCG5 and ABCG8 form a heterodimer that acts as a gatekeeper, expelling sterols from enterocytes. They have different affinities, prioritizing phytosterols and stanols for excretion over cholesterol.
