Phytosterols (PSs) are plant-originated steroids. Over 250 PSs have been isolated, and
each plant species contains a characteristic phytosterol composition. A wide number of …

Cancer is one of the primary causes of death worldwide, and its incidence continues to
increase yearly. Despite significant advances in research, the search for effective and …

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 …

Corn is a high starchy cereal crop with the highest production and provides over 85% of the
starch produced worldwide. Various by-products, differentiated by technological process …

Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting large and medium arteries and is
considered to be a major underlying cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Although the …

Results: L. reuteri NCIMB 30242 capsules reduced LDL-C by 11.64%(P< 0.001), total
cholesterol by 9.14%,(P< 0.001), non-HDL-cholesterol (non-HDL-C) by 11.30%(P< 0.001) …

Abstract β‐Sitosterol, normally present in vegetable‐containing diets, comprises an
important component of cholesterol controlling functional foods. It has been associated with …

Phytosterols are typical constituents of plants' cell walls. When ingested with plant foods,
they reduce cholesterol absorption from the gut, due to their structural similarity with …

Plant sterols and stanols (phytosterols/phytostanols) are known to reduce serum low-density
lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol level, and food products containing these plant compounds are …

The impact of increased serum concentrations of plant sterols on cardiovascular risk is
unclear. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate whether …