Bamboo is intricately associated with humans from times immemorial. Popularly known for
their industrial uses, a lesser known fact of bamboos is the usage of its young shoots as a …

Phytosterol and stanol (or phytosterols) consumption reduces intestinal cholesterol
absorption, leading to decreased blood LDL-cholesterol levels and lowered cardiovascular …

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 …

Background: Consumption of plant sterols has been reported to reduce low density
lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol concentrations by 5–15%. Factors that affect plant sterol …

Highlights•Legislative issues in developing meat based products with health claims are
discussed.•Potential technological challenges in formulating functional meat products are …

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 …

Plant sterols or phytosterols have been shown to be effective in improving blood lipid profile
and thereby protective against cardiovascular disease. In addition to their cardioprotective …

Over the past 15 years, plant sterol-enriched foods have faced a great increase in the
market, due to the asserted cholesterol-lowering effect of plant sterols. However, owing to …

At present, dyslipidemia is most commonly treated with drug therapy. However, because
safety concerns regarding the use of pharmaceutical agents have arisen, a need for …