Phytosterols are natural plant-based bioactive compounds that can lower blood cholesterol
levels and help prevent cardiovascular diseases. Consequently, they are being utilized in …

Phytosterols have been shown to lower cholesterol levels and to have antioxidant, anti-
inflammatory and other biological activities. However, the high melting point and poor …

Phytosterols (plant sterols) occur in the cells of all plants. They are important structural
components that stabilize the biological membranes of plants. Sterols can occur in the “free” …

Phytosterols are naturally occurring plant cell membranes, which have received greater
attention in food industries due to their potential health benefits especially lowering low …

Phytosterols effectively reduce LDL-cholesterol when given as supplements, and the smaller
amounts in natural foods also appear to be important. Future work will focus on the better …

Cholesterol is an essential lipid for mammalian life, but a high cholesterol level can almost
guarantee the eventual onset of vascular diseases and, in some cases, can lead to death. It …

Phytosterols are a family of compounds similar to cholesterol which have been shown to
lower cholesterol levels when supplemented in the diet. A daily dose of 2–3 g of phytosterols …

Plant sterols have attracted increasing attention due to their excellent cholesterol-lowering
activity. However, free plant sterols have some characteristics of low oil solubility, water …

Background Phytosterols are naturally occurring steroid alcohols with excellent nutritional
values and wellness effects on lowering both the blood cholesterol and the ratio of the low …

Phytosterols can significantly reduce cholesterol levels in humans. However, their dose
response is strongly formulation dependent. Due to their insolubility in water and poor …