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    Phytosterols are phytosteroids, similar to cholesterol, that serve as structural components of biological membranes of plants. They encompass plant sterols...
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    Beta-Sitosterol (category Phytosterols)
    β-sitosterol (beta-sitosterol) is one of several phytosterols (plant sterols) with chemical structures similar to that of cholesterol. It is a white, waxy...
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    Sterol (section Phytosterols)
    the broader sense of the term). Phytosterols are sterols naturally found in plants. Notable examples of phytosterols include campesterol, sitosterol,...
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    Stigmasterol (category Phytosterols)
    Stigmasterol – a plant sterol (phytosterol) – is among the most abundant of plant sterols, having a major function to maintain the structure and physiology...
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    Campesterol (category Phytosterols)
    Campesterol is a phytosterol whose chemical structure is similar to that of cholesterol, and is one of the ingredients for E number E499. Many vegetables...
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    unsaturated fatty acids composed mainly of oleic and linoleic acids, the phytosterol, beta-sitosterol, and fat-soluble vitamin E. The following table presents...
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    When intestinal lining cells absorb phytosterols, in place of cholesterol, they usually excrete the phytosterol molecules back into the GI tract, an...
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    Daucosterol (eleutheroside A) is a natural phytosterol-like compound. It is the glucoside of β-sitosterol. Xie, Jingxi; Ji, Zheng (1981). "Zhōngyào yādǎnzǐ...
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    2023. "Palm Oil". World Wildlife Fund. Retrieved 25 November 2023. "Phytosterol esters (Plant Sterol and Stanol Esters)". Institute of Food Science +...
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  • 4α-Methylfecosterol, a sterol Norcycloartenol, a phytosterol 29-Norlanosterol, a sterol Spinasterol, a phytosterol Stigmasterol, an unsaturated plant sterol...
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    hyperabsorption and decreased biliary excretion of dietary sterols (including the phytosterol beta-sitosterol). Healthy persons absorb only about 5% of dietary plant...
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    Campestanol (category Phytosterols)
    Campestanol is a natural phytosterol. Monu, E.; Blank, G.; Holley, R.; Zawistowski, J. (2008). "Phytosterol effects on milk and yogurt microflora". Journal...
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    α-Spinasterol is a stigmastane-type phytosterol found in a variety of plant sources such as spinach, from which it gets its name. The chemical was recently...
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  • ingested. Plant sterol esters used for dietary supplements are made from phytosterols and fatty acids also derived from plants. They are added to certain oil-containing...
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    used by all animal cells to form membranes. Plant cells manufacture phytosterols (similar to cholesterol), but in rather small quantities. Cholesterol...
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    synthetic drug with effects similar to progesterone β-Sitosterol, a plant or phytosterol, with a fully branched hydrocarbon side chain at C-17 and an hydroxyl...
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    germ oil contains the following fatty acids: Wheat germ oil is rich in phytosterols, especially campesterol and beta-sitosterol, which remain stable in content...
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    Steroids Phytosterols Campesterol Citrostadienol Cycloartenol Sitostanol Sitosterol Stigmasterol Tocopherols Cholesterol Testosterone Cholecalciferol Ecdysones...
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    Phytosteroids (e.g., digitoxin (digitalis), diosgenin, guggulsterone) Phytosterols (e.g., β-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol) Resorcylic acid lactones...
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    consumption of phytosterols may reduce the risk of CVD. Current supplemental guidelines for reducing LDL recommend doses of phytosterols in the 1.6-3.0 grams...
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  • compound, it is now known to be a mixture of ferulic acid esters of phytosterols and triterpenoids, particularly cycloartenyl ferulate, 24-methylenecycloartanyl...
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    thalictroides The root contains essential fatty acids, glucosides, phytosterols, saponins, and resinous essential oil. Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa)...
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    (10–19% DV) of vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium. Avocados also contain phytosterols and carotenoids, such as lutein and zeaxanthin. Avocados have diverse...
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    Grape seed oil, including tocopherols (vitamin E) and high contents of phytosterols and polyunsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and...
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    of bleeding and bruising. The plant's chemical constituents include phytosterols, polysaccharides, ligustilide, butylphthalide, cnidilide, isocnidilide...
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    Phytosteroids (e.g., digitoxin (digitalis), diosgenin, guggulsterone) Phytosterols (e.g., β-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol) Resorcylic acid lactones...
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  • foodnavigator-usa.com/news/ng.asp?n=81404-blue-california-stevia-sweetener "Phytosterols Out of the Blue. October 10, 2004." http://www.foodprocessing...
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    Phytosteroids (e.g., digitoxin (digitalis), diosgenin, guggulsterone) Phytosterols (e.g., β-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol) Resorcylic acid lactones...
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    Steroids Phytosterols Campesterol Citrostadienol Cycloartenol Sitostanol Sitosterol Stigmasterol Tocopherols Cholesterol Testosterone Cholecalciferol Ecdysones...
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    Phytosteroids (e.g., digitoxin (digitalis), diosgenin, guggulsterone) Phytosterols (e.g., β-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol) Resorcylic acid lactones...
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