Phytosterols: Physiological Functions and Potential Application
FoodsDietary intake of natural substances to regulate physiological functions is currently regarded as a potential way of promoting health. As one of the recommended dietary ingredients, phytosterols that are natural bioactive compounds distributed in plants ...
Jian-Hua Xie, Lanlan Yuan, Haizhen Li
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Phytosterols in edible oil: Distribution, analysis and variation during processing
Grain & Oil Science and Technology, 2021 Phytosterols, which are naturally occurring in plants, have excellent nutritional and health values on lowering both the blood cholesterol level and the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Chuan-Guo Ma, Ge Bai, Xiao-Wei Chen
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Analysis of phytosterols in foods [PDF]
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 2006 Phytosterols are bioactive compounds, one of their most studied and outstanding properties being their cholesterol-lowering activity. This explains the growing interest in the phytosterol contents of foods as either intrinsic or added components. The different steps (extraction, saponification, clean up, chromatographic determination) of plant sterol ...
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Microencapsulation as a Tool for the Formulation of Functional Foods: The Phytosterols’ Case Study
Foods, 2020 Hypercholesterolemia, which is an increase in total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) serum cholesterol, is an important risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases.
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Molecules, 2022 Phytosterols are natural sterols widely found in plants that have a variety of physiological functions, and their role in reducing cholesterol absorption has garnered much attention.
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Phytosterols, Cholesterol Control, and Cardiovascular Disease [PDF]
Nutrients, 2021 The use of phytosterols (or plant sterols) for the control of plasma cholesterol concentrations has recently gained traction because their efficacy is acknowledged by scientific authorities and leading guidelines. Phytosterols, marketed as supplements or
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High-dose phytosterols supplementation improves lactation performance, modulates rumen microbiota, and reduces methane emission intensity in mid-lactation Holstein dairy cows [PDF]
Veterinary WorldBackground and Aim: Enteric methane emission from dairy cows contributes substantially to greenhouse gas production and represents an inefficient loss of dietary energy.
Dong Li +10 more
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Phytosterols Protect against Osteoporosis by Regulating Gut Microbiota.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2023 Osteoporosis is increasingly prevalent worldwide, representing a major health burden. However, there is a lack of nutritional strategies for osteoporotic therapy. Phytosterols, as natural bioactive compounds, have the potential to alleviate osteoporosis.
Xiangyu Xiao +7 more
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Effect of phytosterols on the performance, lipid metabolism, and antioxidation capacity of sows [PDF]
Journal of Animal Science and TechnologyIn late gestation, sows undergo drastic changes in lipid metabolism and oxidative stress. Phytosterols are plant-derived compounds that can enhance the antioxidant status and regulate lipid metabolism to improve the growth performance of pigs.
Yucheng Zhu +6 more
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Phytosterols: Extraction Methods, Analytical Techniques, and Biological Activity
MoleculesPhytosterols, essential components of plant cell membranes, are abundant in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Among them, β-sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol have drawn significant interest for their well-documented biological activities. This
Byoung-Hoon Yoon +2 more
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