Abstract
N-3 fatty acids (n-3 FA) are polyunsaturated FA related to decreasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Moreover, phytosterols (PS) have been associated to lowering cholesterol levels and may also play an important role in preventing CVDs. In this context, echium seed oil has received attention for its high content of n-3 FA. Given that CVDs are leading cause of death worldwide,…