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17 Μαρ 2024 · Soy products like tofu, tempeh, and edamame are rich in plant sterols. They are also high in protein and various amino acids, making them a complete plant-based protein source. Incorporate soy into stir-fries, salads, or soups for a cholesterol-lowering boost.
28 Οκτ 2021 · Phytosterols, also known as plant sterols, are a family of molecules related to cholesterol. They’re found naturally in a variety of plants. Like cholesterol, they’re a key structural component...
Plant sterols, also known as phytosterols, are a diverse group of sterols with distinct structural properties that play critical functions in plant life. These chemicals are widely dispersed throughout the plant kingdom and perform a variety of important activities in plant physiology.
The various sterol structures are depicted and show that plant sterols differ primarily in the R tail of the sterol structure and these differences can range from only an extra methyl group (campesterol) to a more complex difference (stigmasterol).
Phytosterolaemia has been linked to mutations in the ABCG5/G8 proteins which pump plant sterols out of enterocytes and hepatocytes into the lumen and bile ducts, respectively. Plant sterol levels in the blood have been shown to be positively, negatively or not associated with CVD risk, depending on the study population investigated.
16 Ιουλ 2014 · Phytosterols are sterols found in plants. The sterols you find in animals are called zoosterols and the best-known of these is cholesterol . And here’s where the link between phytosterols and ...
1 Απρ 2018 · Phytosterols (plant sterols) occur in the cells of all plants. They are important structural components that stabilize the biological membranes of plants. Sterols can occur in the “free” unbound form or they can be covalently bound via an ester or glycosidic bond.
