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Phytosterol variability in almond germplasm [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Phytosterols are important dietary components that contribute to reducing serum cholesterol levels. The objective of this research was to assess genetic diversity for total content and profile of free and esterified phytosterols in a world germplasm ...
Fernández Cuesta, A.   +3 more
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Alpha-tocopherol in intravenous lipid emulsions imparts hepatic protection in a murine model of hepatosteatosis induced by the enteral administration of a parenteral nutrition solution.

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2019
Intestinal failure-associated liver disease (IFALD) is a risk of parenteral nutrition (PN)-dependence. Intravenous soybean oil-based parenteral fat can exacerbate the risk of IFALD while intravenous fish oil can minimize its progression, yet the ...
Gillian L Fell   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Association of dietary phytosterols with prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease in adult population of Northeastern China: An internet-based cross-sectional study

open access: yesFrigid Zone Medicine
The benefits of phytosterols have attracted growing interest, but their association with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) has rarely been reported in population-based studies. This research aimed to investigate the correlation
Zhu Jiayu   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Phytosterols and phytostanols in context: From physiology and pathophysiology to food supplementation and clinical practice

open access: yesPharmacological Research
Phytosterols and phytostanols are two classes of sterol derivatives naturally synthesised in plants, but not in humans. Structurally, phytosterols and phytostanols have a sterane ring in common, but phytostanols do not have a double bond between carbons ...
Massimiliano Ruscica   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Soyasaponin and α-tomatine inhibit in vitro bioaccessibility of cholesterol [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Saponins are a structurally diverse family of secondary plant metabolites that confer protection against pathogens and predators. These compounds consist of triterpene or steroidal nuclei (aglycones) covalently linked to either mono- or oligo ...
Carlson, Emily
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An in vivo comparative study on ageing skin: bio-mimetic versus traditional approach to skin moisturisation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Skin dryness is a common condition in elderly individuals. The two main mechanisms to cosmetically alleviate this state rely on the effects of humectants and occlusive substances, mostly in combination.
Grant-Ross, Peter   +3 more
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Gastrointestinal activity of saponins from soy and tomato [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Saponins, a structurally diverse family of secondary plant metabolites, possess anti-carcinogenic, hypolipemic, hypocholesterolemic, and immune-enhancing activities.
Carlson, Emily
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Mjerenje veličine učinka pri proizvodnji funkcionalnog mlijeka [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
The paper presents the application possibility of “Effect size” and Cohen’s-d index in the case of introduction of new milk products on the market. The field and online survey were used to establish the potential interest of final consumers for new ...
Darja Majkovič   +7 more
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Effect of refining on the fatty acid, sterol and tocopherols compositions of soybean oil from GM seeds [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Soybeans are an exceptional source of polyunsaturated fats, high quality proteins and high levels of vitamin E, being part of the human diet mainly as vegetable oil and as source of protein.
Amaral, Joana S.   +4 more
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Phytosterols and the Digestive System: A Review Study from Insights into Their Potential Health Benefits and Safety

open access: yesPharmaceuticals
Phytosterols are a large group of substances belonging to sterols—compounds naturally occurring in the tissues of plants, animals, and humans. The most well-known animal sterol is cholesterol.
Edyta Miszczuk   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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