SterolsBeta-sitosterolSitosterolAbsorption of cholesterolInhibitLipidTriglyceridesSerumDietaryAnti-inflammatorySupplementationCompoundsLipoproteinMixtureSaturated fattStructural similarityReductionBeneficialLevelsDecreaseHumansActivityContentLipidsTotalMaintainAidsRichDiseaseEffectiveHumanCellsStructureImprove
Sterols18
- Unhealthy lifestyle habits and inadequate consumption of poly and monounsaturated fats and sterols are suggested to be partially responsible. (scielo.br)
- Plant sterols were first shown in the 1950s to lower LDLs and cholesterol. (wikipedia.org)
- Plant sterols may also act directly on intestinal cells and affect transporter proteins. (wikipedia.org)
- Excessive long-term consumption of plant sterols may have a deleterious effect on vitamin E, possibly leading to vitamin E deficiency. (wikipedia.org)
- Excessive use of plant sterols has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and genetic conditions that cause extremely elevated levels of some phytosterols, such as sitosterol, are associated with higher risks of cardiovascular disease. (wikipedia.org)
- Sterols and the phytosterol content in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.)" (PDF). (wikipedia.org)
- Beta-sitosterol levels may decrease in patients receiving ezetimibe through its inhibition of intestinal absorption of plant sterols. (drugs.com)
- A 1-year study in healthy patients consuming 1.6 g/day of plant sterols contained in a dietary spread demonstrated cholesterol-lowering effects as well as general tolerability with long-term consumption. (drugs.com)
- Fortified margarines used for lowering cholesterol contain 2 g of plant sterols per daily portion. (drugs.com)
- Bouic 2001 In the 1950s, it was noted that these sterols lower serum cholesterol concentrations by reducing the absorption of cholesterol from the gut. (drugs.com)
- However, by the 1980s, statins were introduced to the market, and the role of plant sterols in lipid lowering was diminished. (drugs.com)
- Plant sterols in fortified margarine reduce the absorption of cholesterol from the gut by about half. (drugs.com)
- Plant sterols are potentially atherogenic, like cholesterol, but atherogenesis does not occur because very little of the plant sterol is absorbed (approximately 5% of beta-sitosterol). (drugs.com)
- Current research has demonstrated that the consumption of a combination of low-dose omega-3 and plant sterols can effectively reduce both LDL-cholesterol and triglyceride level. (vallejochiropractic.com)
- Plant sterols are well known for their effects on blood cholesterol levels, however research into their potential role in mitigating cancer risk remains in its infancy. (mdpi.com)
- As outlined in this review, the cholesterol modulating actions of plant sterols may overlap with their anti-cancer actions. (mdpi.com)
- Plant sterols, also known as phytosterols, were chemically described in 1922. (herbalzym.com)
- Dietary plant sterols alter the serum plant sterol concentration but not the cholesterol precursor sterol concentrations in young children (the STRIP Study). (cmdm.tw)
Beta-sitosterol5
- Beta-sitosterol has been used to lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and improve symptoms in mild to moderate benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). (drugs.com)
- Davidson 2001 Beta-sitosterol is the most common plant sterol and is structurally similar to cholesterol. (drugs.com)
- Law 2000 Because of this structural similarity, beta-sitosterol can replace cholesterol in the human body. (drugs.com)
- There have been many papers published between 1966 and the present demonstrating the positive benefits of beta-sitosterol (BSS, a major constituent of phytosterols) and its glucoside beta-sitosterolin (BSSG) on the immune system. (herbalzym.com)
- This work coencapsulated echium oil (source of stearidonic and alpha-linolenic fatty acids) and beta-sitosterol (phytosterol) by complex coacervation using different combinations of wall materials, and sinapic acid (SA) and transglutaminase as crosslinkers. (bvsalud.org)
Sitosterol1
- Overexpression of an Arabidopsis cDNA encoding a sterol-C24(1)-methyltransferase in tobacco modifies the ratio of 24-methyl cholesterol to sitosterol and is associated with growth reduction. (cmdm.tw)
Absorption of cholesterol3
- In basic research, campesterol competes with cholesterol, thus reducing the absorption of cholesterol in the human intestine. (wikipedia.org)
- Their ability to control cholesterol plasma levels in hypercholesterolemic patients was first described in 1983 when the structure of phytosterols implied that they could, by steric hindrance, inhibit the absorption of cholesterol from our diets. (herbalzym.com)
- Impaired absorption of cholesterol and bile acids in patients with an ileoanal anastomosis. (cmdm.tw)
Inhibit1
- Phytosterols inhibit intestinal cholesterol absorption, meaning less cholesterol enters the bloodstream, thereby lowering low-density liboprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. (vallejochiropractic.com)
Lipid5
- Since then, numerous studies have reported the lipid-lowering effects of dietary phytosterols, including campesterol. (wikipedia.org)
- It must be noticed that the central role of cholesterol in atherogenesis has been proposed by a young Russian pathologist in Saint Petersburg in 1913 ( Steinberg D , J Lipid Res 2013, 54, 2946 ). (gerli.com)
- cholesterol is a lipid of Sterol Lipids (ST) class. (cmdm.tw)
- Amphotericin B lipid complex or amphotericin B multiple-dose administration to rabbits with elevated plasma cholesterol levels: pharmacokinetics in plasma and blood, plasma lipoprotein levels, distribution in tissues, and renal toxicities. (cmdm.tw)
- Biliary lipid composition in cholesterol microlithiasis. (cmdm.tw)
Triglycerides3
- Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation is known to lower triglycerides and to be anti-inflammatory. (vallejochiropractic.com)
- however, only the fish oil and phytosterol combination lowered both triglycerides and LDL cholesterol. (vallejochiropractic.com)
- Intake of omega-3 fatty acids and phytosterols aids in the reduction of cholesterol and serum triglycerides. (bvsalud.org)
Serum2
- Serum levels of campesterol and the ratio of campesterol to cholesterol have been proposed as measures of cardiac risk. (wikipedia.org)
- This reduced absorption lowers serum cholesterol concentrations despite the compensatory increase in cholesterol synthesis that occurs in the liver and other tissues. (drugs.com)
Dietary3
- Dietary consumption is the main source of plasma phytosterols, which are not synthesized endogenously. (drugs.com)
- Therefore, avocado consumption can help meet the daily dietary fibre requirements. (kluckysnutritionreviews.com)
- Daily food consumption was estimated by the single 24 h dietary recall. (researchgate.net)
Anti-inflammatory1
- Research over the last 15 years indicates phytosterols and sterolins have important anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-ulcer, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer and immune T-cell proliferative activities. (herbalzym.com)
Supplementation1
- It is believed that supplementation with phytosterols and sterolins may increase DHEA levels over the longer term. (herbalzym.com)
Compounds4
- Anabolic steroids like testosterone and boldenone are among the compounds that can be biosynthesized from either cholesterol or phytosterols like campesterol through a process called steroidogenesis. (wikipedia.org)
- Although most studies have focused on the cholesterol-lowering activity of phytosterols, other biological actions have been ascribed to these plant sterol compounds, one of which is a potential immune modulatory effect. (herbalzym.com)
- In 1936, Callow RK and Young FG have designated steroids all compounds chemically related to cholesterol. (gerli.com)
- Thus, coencapsulation of echium oil and phytosterol using SA as the crosslinker was possible, obtaining effective vehicles for protection and application of these compounds in foods. (bvsalud.org)
Lipoprotein2
- The study explores the hypothesis by investigating effects of consumption of 1000 mg of PSO on total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein (LDL), high density lipoprotein (HDL), systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressure ((BP). (scielo.br)
- In addition, an effect on the synthesis of cholesterol-transporting proteins may occur in the liver cells through processes including cholesterol esterification and lipoprotein assembly, cholesterol synthesis, and apolipoprotein (apo) B100-containing lipoprotein removal. (wikipedia.org)
Mixture2
- 68-100% for the mixture of oil and phytosterols) and retention of 49-99% and 16% for encapsulated and free SA, at 30â ¯days-storage. (bvsalud.org)
- Cholesterol-lowering efficacy of a sitostanol-containing phytosterol mixture with a prudent diet in hyperlipidemic men. (cmdm.tw)
Saturated fatt1
- So, as they ripen their saturated fatty acid content lowers. (kluckysnutritionreviews.com)
Structural similarity1
- This is because it has structural similarity to cholesterol. (wikipedia.org)
Reduction2
- Cases data showed a significant reduction in endpoint LDL and DBP values along with a likewise significant increase in HDL cholesterol. (scielo.br)
- In 16 recently published studies that used phytosterols to reduce plasma cholesterol levels in a total of 590 subjects, phytosterol therapy was accompanied by an average 10% reduction in total cholesterol and a corresponding 13% reduction in LDL cholesterol levels. (vallejochiropractic.com)
Beneficial2
- Despite the results of recent studies failing to demonstrate a large inverse association between produce consumption and overall cancer risk [ 6 ], the benefits of key nutrition components unique to plant foods, may still prove beneficial in reducing individual risk and may mitigate the risk of specific cancer subtypes. (mdpi.com)
- Phytosterols may also have a beneficial effect on hormone metabolism in general. (herbalzym.com)
Levels4
- Experiment results revealed PSO possessed hypolipidemic and anti-hypertensive activity as it lowered DBP and LDL and increased HDL levels. (scielo.br)
- Some studies have suggested that higher levels predict lower cardiac risk. (wikipedia.org)
- Avocado consumption can help maintain low blood cholesterol levels. (kluckysnutritionreviews.com)
- It does this by lowering blood LDL cholesterol levels. (kluckysnutritionreviews.com)
Decrease1
- Increased intestinal ABCA1 expression contributes to the decrease in cholesterol absorption after plant stanol consumption. (cmdm.tw)
Humans1
- Stimulation of fecal steroid excretion after infusion of recombinant proapolipoprotein A-I. Potential reverse cholesterol transport in humans. (cmdm.tw)
Activity1
- Law 2000 Over the last 15 years, there also have been several reports in the literature indicating that phytosterols have some immunological activity. (drugs.com)
Content1
- Boldenone, Boldione, and Milk Replacers in the Diet of Veal Calves: The Effects of Phytosterol Content on the Urinary Excretion of Boldenone Metabolites, G. Gallina, G. Ferretti, R. Merlanti, C. Civitareale, F. Capolongo, R. Draisci and C. Montesissa, J. Agric. (wikipedia.org)
Lipids1
- For example, people who have a higher campesterol level related to a diet high in fruits and nuts may be consuming a Mediterranean-style diet, thus have lower risk because of other lipids or lifestyle factors. (wikipedia.org)
Total1
- The vertebrate brain is the most cholesterol-rich organ, containing roughly 25% of the total free cholesterol present in the whole body. (gerli.com)
Maintain1
- Phytosterols maintain the proper balance between Th1 and Th2 T helper cells for a properly functioning immune system. (herbalzym.com)
Aids1
- Cholic acid aids absorption, biliary secretion, and phase transitions of cholesterol in murine cholelithogenesis. (cmdm.tw)
Rich1
- Scientists think this lower frequency of disease may be attributable to the rich store of polysaccharides in the ABM mushroom. (nutritionalimmunology.org)
Disease3
- Those who live in Piedade have uncommonly good healthand experience a lower frequency of cancer and geriatric disease than the general population in the area. (nutritionalimmunology.org)
- Cholesterol is associated with abnormalities such as Trypanosomiasis, Chagas Disease, Cleft Palate, Chondrodysplasia punctata 2, X-linked dominant and Child syndrome. (cmdm.tw)
- Gallstones: an intestinal disease? (cmdm.tw)
Effective1
Human1
- The recently observed circadian oscillations of the intestinal microbiota underscore the profound nature of the human-microbiome relationship and its importance for health. (researchgate.net)
Cells1
- Soy protein peptic hydrolysate with bound phospholipids decreases micellar solubility and cholesterol absorption in rats and caco-2 cells. (cmdm.tw)
Structure1
- Campesterol is a phytosterol whose chemical structure is similar to that of cholesterol, and is one of the ingredients for E number E499. (wikipedia.org)
Improve1
- Avocadoes consumption in moderation can help improve HDL cholesterol (good). (kluckysnutritionreviews.com)