Phytosterols are bioactive compounds that are naturally present in plant cell membranes
with chemical structure similar to the mammalian cell-derived cholesterol. They are highly …

Adequate intake of live probiotics can provide benefits to human health and wellbeing.
However, free probiotics tend to lose their viability during the production, storage, and …

The use of phytosterols (or plant sterols) for the control of plasma cholesterol concentrations
has recently gained traction because their efficacy is acknowledged by scientific authorities …

Sesame is the oldest oilseed crop known to humanity, though it contributes a small share in
the global vegetable oil production. Sesame oil contains nutrients, including lignans …

In this study, sodium caseinate (NaCas)/pectin-based phytosterols (NCP-PSs) nanoparticles
were successfully prepared by emulsification evaporation and complex coacervation …

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 …

Hyperuricemia (HUA) is a metabolic disease caused by excessive uric acid in patients.
Flavonoids have attracted extensive attention due to their safety, effectiveness, and little side …

Fatty liver disease (FLD), including nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and alcoholic
fatty liver disease (AFLD), is a serious chronic metabolic disease that affects a wide range of …

Phytosterols, which are naturally occurring in plants, have excellent nutritional and health
values on lowering both the blood cholesterol level and the risk of cardiovascular diseases …

Cocoa husk is considered a waste product after cocoa processing and creates
environmental issues. These waste products are rich in polyphenols, methylxanthine, dietary …