What is the importance of PUFA in cholesterol metabolsim?

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PUFA present in lecithin is transferred to cholesterol by the enzyme LCAT. The esterified cholesterol is then taken by HDL, and finally excreted through liver. So, for excretion of cholesterol, PUFA is required. Thus, PUFA will lower the blood level of cholesterol.

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