Phytosterols in human nutrition: Type, formulation, delivery, and physiological function
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 …
lower cholesterol levels when supplemented in the diet. A daily dose of 2–3 g of phytosterols …
Regulation of cholesterol absorption by phytosterols
RE Ostlund Jr, X Lin - Current atherosclerosis reports, 2006 - Springer
Phytosterols are chemical homologs of cholesterol that are found in most plant foods and
are particularly abundant in vegetable oils and whole grains. They interfere with the micellar …
are particularly abundant in vegetable oils and whole grains. They interfere with the micellar …
Dietary phytosterols as cholesterol-lowering agents in humans
PJH Jones, DE MacDougall, F Ntanios… - Canadian journal of …, 1997 - cdnsciencepub.com
Phytosterols (plant sterols), abundant in fat-soluble fractions of plants, are consumed at
levels of 200–400 mg/day in Western diets. Chemically resembling cholesterol, phytosterols …
levels of 200–400 mg/day in Western diets. Chemically resembling cholesterol, phytosterols …
Phytosterols in human nutrition
RE Ostlund Jr - Annual review of nutrition, 2002 - annualreviews.org
▪ Abstract Phytosterols are cholesterol-like molecules found in all plant foods, with the
highest concentrations occurring in vegetable oils. They are absorbed only in trace amounts …
highest concentrations occurring in vegetable oils. They are absorbed only in trace amounts …
Phytosterols and health implications-efficacy and nutritional aspects.
VV Yankah, PJH Jones - 2001 - cabidigitallibrary.org
This article examines the nutritional benefits of phytosterols and how scientific research has
advanced the applications of phytosterols and their derivatives in foods for controlling …
advanced the applications of phytosterols and their derivatives in foods for controlling …
Phytosterols, cholesterol absorption and healthy diets
RE Ostlund Jr - Lipids, 2007 - Springer
The purpose of this review is to outline the emerging role of dietary phytosterols in human
health. Dietary saturated fat, cholesterol and fiber are currently emphasized in the reduction …
health. Dietary saturated fat, cholesterol and fiber are currently emphasized in the reduction …
Phytosterols—health benefits and potential concerns: a review
D Kritchevsky, SC Chen - Nutrition Research, 2005 - Elsevier
Phytosterols have been used as blood cholesterol–lowering agents for the last half century.
They have been shown to be effective and safe. Originally presented as a pharmaceutical …
They have been shown to be effective and safe. Originally presented as a pharmaceutical …
Phytosterols and cholesterol metabolism
RE Ostlund Jr - Current opinion in lipidology, 2004 - journals.lww.com
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 …
amounts in natural foods also appear to be important. Future work will focus on the better …
Phytosterols: physiologic and metabolic aspects related to cholesterol-lowering properties
G Brufau, MA Canela, M Rafecas - Nutrition Research, 2008 - Elsevier
The aim of this review is to give a general contemporary overview of the physiologic effects
of phytosterols and their role in cholesterol uptake in the intestinal tract. The mechanism of …
of phytosterols and their role in cholesterol uptake in the intestinal tract. The mechanism of …
Natural dietary phytosterols
SB Racette, X Lin, L Ma… - Journal of AOAC …, 2015 - academic.oup.com
Most clinical phytosterol studies are performed by adding purified supplements to smaller
phytosterol amounts present in the natural diet. However, natural dietary phytosterols …
phytosterol amounts present in the natural diet. However, natural dietary phytosterols …