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Compounds9
  • This study showed that UV-B radiation used to elevated vitamin D2 levels in mushrooms did not alter compositional changes of investigated bioactive compounds: anti-oxidant ergothioneine and phytosterol campesterol in mushroom powder dietary supplement. (usda.gov)
  • Phytosterols are compounds naturally present only in plants . (lazyplant.com)
  • In System International (SI) units, the concentration of compounds is measured in moles (and mole-derived units) per liter (and liter-derived units). (aqua-calc.com)
  • This calculator converts between units of mass and molar concentration for hundreds of compounds. (aqua-calc.com)
  • Phytosterols are beneficial compounds found in avocado oil, olive oil and other healthy oils that reduce cholesterol absorption during digestion. (healthandenergyfoods.com)
  • I phytosterols they are plant lipid compounds with a chemical structure very similar to cholesterol and lipids of animal origin. (getpersonalgrowth.com)
  • Phytosterols are bioactive compounds found in foods of plant origin. (wholesalebotanics.com)
  • Phytosterols are natural compounds found in plants that can lower blood cholesterol levels by competing with cholesterol absorption in the gut. (anses.fr)
  • Phytosterols, which are natural compounds found in plants, especially nuts and oil seeds, have a structure similar to that of cholesterol, and therefore compete with it in the intestine, limiting its absorption. (anses.fr)
Antioxidants8
  • The oil is extracted from the fruit's seeds and is known for its high concentrations of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and phytosterols. (100percentpure.com)
  • I am psyched because I am always talking about the benefits of antioxidants, and in particular how acai is currently the food with the highest antioxidant concentration in the world. (projectswole.com)
  • The foods that have a higher ORAC value have a higher concentration of antioxidants, which means they are more effective at fighting the cellular damage caused by free-radicals. (projectswole.com)
  • The part of the fruit directly underneath the skin contains the highest concentration of antioxidants found in the avocado, including phytosterols such as beta-sitosterol. (avocadosfrommexico.com)
  • Kenaf seed oil contains alpha-linolenic acid, phytosterol such as β -sitosterol, vitamin E, and other antioxidants with chemopreventive properties. (hindawi.com)
  • These ingredients have high concentrations of antioxidants, phytosterols, polyphenols and fatty acids to promote firm, hydrated skin. (goodsthatgive.com.au)
  • There are in the composition of antioxidants, phytosterols. (health5.ru)
  • This travel solid friendly serum bar promotes firmer, more hydrated skin thanks to the high concentrations of antioxidants, phytosterols, polyphenols. (mintecoshop.com.au)
Polyphenols1
  • Cupuaçu Butter: Extracted from the seeds of the cupuaçu fruit, this plant butter is used for its ultra-rich moisturizing properties, skin-soothing phytosterols, and antioxidant polyphenols. (niche-beauty.com)
Intake of phytosterols1
  • Lately there has been an increase in the recommendation, by doctors, health informants and operators in the sector, about the additional intake of phytosterols in the form of supplements . (getpersonalgrowth.com)
Beta-sitosterol3
Sterols4
Fatty6
  • Basic research suggests that Hemp Seed Oil gets its health benefits from its fatty acid concentration, vitamins, and phytosterols. (devanutrition.com)
  • High concentration of phytosterols and unsaturated fatty acids. (medicals-cosmetics.com)
  • Contains a high concentration of phytosterols, which reduce water loss, and alpha linolenic acid - an essential fatty acid. (facetheory.com)
  • Meadowfoam Oil: With its uniquely high concentration of fatty acids-more so than most plant oils-meadowfoam is an especially nourishing moisturizer and skin-soother. (niche-beauty.com)
  • Shea Butter is an anti-inflammatory skin nourisher with high concentrations of fatty acids and vitamins. (elaluz.com)
  • Most formulations evaluated in clinical studies are hexane extracts of saw palmetto berries, which are 80 to 90% essential fatty acids and phytosterols. (msdmanuals.com)
Flavonoids2
  • Compositional changes of powder dietary supplement made from mushrooms previously exposed to different levels of UV-B irradiation were evaluated for the bioactive naturally occurring mushroom anti-oxidant, ergothioneine, other natural polyphenolic anti-oxidants: e.g. flavonoids, lignans, and others, and selected phytosterols. (usda.gov)
  • This ingredient contains active constituents like alkaloids, flavonoids, and steroids-phytosterols that act like brain stimulators and help enhance the brain's working capacity. (wellbeingnutrition.com)
Absorption4
Serum4
  • Above all, phytosterols can significantly lower serum LDL cholesterol. (lazyplant.com)
  • Hence, although diets typically contain similar amounts of phytosterols and cholesterol, our serum phytosterol concentrations are usually several hundred times lower than serum cholesterol concentrations! (lazyplant.com)
  • When humans eat plant foods phytosterols are ingested, and are found in the serum and tissues of healthy individuals, but at concentrations orders of magnitude lower than endogenous cholesterol. (altmedrev.com)
  • Serum containing the three subinhibitory concentrations of leaf extract was inoculated with C. albicans , incubated, and viewed under a light microscope. (hindawi.com)
Lipid1
  • Monitor lipid concentrations periodically, pieces détachées débroussailleuse hgh-5200. (murrayaltham.com)
Campesterol1
  • Campesterol concentrations were 14-43 µg/g dw, and were not affected by the UV-B radiation. (usda.gov)
Lanosterol2
  • Cultivated chaga developed a reduced number of phytosterols, particularly lanosterol, an intermediate in the synthesis of ergosterol and lanostane-type triterpenes. (wikipedia.org)
  • We assessed circulating phytosterol and lanosterol concentrations and their ratios to cholesterol and apolipoproteins A-I and B-100 in 90 DIRECT participants at 0, 6, and 24 mo. (nih.gov)
Phytostanols2
  • Phytostanols are produced through the hydrogenation of phytosterols. (anses.fr)
  • In order to address certain concerns, the consumer association UFC-Que Choisir decided to request that ANSES assess the risks and benefits of consuming food products fortified with phytosterols and phytostanols. (anses.fr)
12.52
  • The methanol extracts of palm pollen grain (at concentrations of 12.5, 25, 50, and 100 mg mL ‑1 ) were tested against 5 different strains of standard bacteria (ATCC) by cup cut method. (ishs.org)
  • Children made up 12.5% of phytosterol-fortified food consumers. (anses.fr)
Naturally4
  • These results suggest that mushroom powder dietary supplements not only provide vitamin D, but also may be a good source of phytosterols and the naturally occurring mushroom anti-oxidant ergothioneine. (usda.gov)
  • Although phytosterols are naturally present in many common foods, we absorb only a fraction of them. (lazyplant.com)
  • Unrefined vegetable oils contain the highest concentration of naturally occurring phytosterols! (lazyplant.com)
  • β-sitosterol is a naturally occurring plant compound called a phytosterol. (mn.us)
Vegetable oils4
Grams2
Ergosterol2
  • Ergosterol concentrations were 2.4-6.2 mg/g dw. (usda.gov)
  • As expected, ergosterol concentrations decreased with the increased level of UV-B treatment for all, but white mushrooms. (usda.gov)
Consumption5
  • Dietary consumption is the main source of plasma phytosterols, which are not synthesized endogenously. (drugs.com)
  • Used dry, in salads, in the form of gomasio, toasted, and also in tahini, the consumption of sesame allows you to easily reach high quantities of phytosterols through food. (getpersonalgrowth.com)
  • In about 30% of subjects, the consumption of foods fortified with phytosterols leads to no reduction in LDL cholesterol. (anses.fr)
  • The consumption of foods fortified with phytosterols also leads to an increase in plasma concentrations of phytosterols, for which the consequences on cardiovascular risk are unknown. (anses.fr)
  • Furthermore, a reduction in plasma concentrations of β-carotene is also observed following consumption of phytosterols, which is likely to increase cardiovascular risk. (anses.fr)
Found5
  • Several placebo-controlled trials found that the addition of phytosterols to statin therapy was associated with reductions of 7-20% in LDL cholesterol for up to 1.5 years. (medscape.com)
  • Ergothioneine concentrations found in mushroom powder were 0.4-10.4 mg/g dry weight (dw), and were not affected by UV-B radiation. (usda.gov)
  • I phytosterols are found in the form of Dietary Supplements , but above all in nature in food accessible to all. (getpersonalgrowth.com)
  • Using this assay, we found that phytosterols commonly present in a Western type diet in physiological concentrations do not activate LXRs. (maastrichtuniversity.nl)
  • An analysis of the French market shows that phytosterol fortification is currently found mainly in three types of products - margarines, fresh dairy and related products, and condiment sauces -, accounting for about 4% of their respective market shares. (anses.fr)
Reduce cholesterol1
Beneficial2
  • Moreover, following a diet rich in phytosterols may be beneficial for people with cardiovascular disease or diabetes. (lazyplant.com)
  • In its expert assessment, ANSES emphasises that while phytosterols do indeed contribute to a reduction in blood cholesterol, none of the currently available data demonstrate that they have any beneficial effect with regard to prevention of cardiovascular disease, nor can they lead to consider that phytosterol-fortified foods might be an appropriate method for preventing this condition at the population level. (anses.fr)
Nuts2
Substances1
  • European regulations authorise the labelling of phytosterol- and phytostanol-fortified products with a claim that these substances lower blood cholesterol and that lowering blood cholesterol can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. (anses.fr)
Acai2
  • With the highest antioxidant concentration of any known food, the acai berry is now known as the most important superfood for a maintaining proper health. (projectswole.com)
  • The super healthy vitamin, mineral, and macronutrient concentrations in acai berries blend together in your diet and in your body, to exert a powerful effect on your mind, body, health and overall well-being. (projectswole.com)
Plant3
Highest3
  • Chaga contains extremely high concentrations of oxalate, 2800-11200 mg total oxalates/100 g sclerotium, one of the highest reported in any organism. (wikipedia.org)
  • The IC 50 for NIH/3T3 was not detected even at highest concentration employed. (hindawi.com)
  • Monitoring should focus on systems with effluent input, as this is where the concentrations are likely highest. (mn.us)
Foods4
  • Oxygen Radical Absorbence Capacity, or ORAC, is the measurement of the antioxidant concentration of individual foods. (projectswole.com)
  • A list of foods high in phytosterols. (lazyplant.com)
  • Foods from animal sources don't contain any phytosterols. (lazyplant.com)
  • Faced with these scientific uncertainties, ANSES considers that, in view of the data currently available, it is not possible to conclude that foods fortified with phytosterols are a suitable means of prevention of cardiovascular diseases in the population as a whole. (anses.fr)
Cardiovascular disease1
  • EU regulations authorise claims on the labels of products fortified with phytosterols indicating that they lower blood cholesterol and that lowering blood cholesterol may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. (anses.fr)
Conclusion1
  • At present, it is therefore not possible to reach a conclusion on the effects of phytosterols for the prevention of cardiovascular risk. (anses.fr)
Significantly1
  • Methane (CH 4 ) concentrations in the atmosphere have been significantly increasing in the last and the present century. (scielo.br)
Cholesterol levels1
Reduction3
  • Phytosterol therapy produces an average 10-11% reduction in LDL cholesterol concentration, but it is unknown whether this effect persists beyond two years. (medscape.com)
  • However, these epidemiologic studies have not examined the potential effect that phytosterols ingested with fruits and vegetables might have on disease risk reduction. (altmedrev.com)
  • SEM results showed concentration dependent reduction in biofilm and hyphae formation. (hindawi.com)
Sufficient1
Intermediate1
  • Lastly, there are no studies concerning the direct effects of phytosterols on cardiovascular events that would make it possible to take a position on the results of the effects of phytosterols on all these intermediate parameters (LDL cholesterol, plasma phytosterols, plasma β-carotene). (anses.fr)
Present2
  • The present study investigated the effect of subinhibitory concentration of crude extract of DVA on the germ tube and biofilm formation by C. albicans . (hindawi.com)
  • Phytosterols are also present in green leafy vegetables, in fruit, and in crucifers such as cabbage and broccoli . (getpersonalgrowth.com)
Olive oil1
  • The incorporation of 2 g of phytosterols daily into margarine, mayonnaise, orange juice, olive oil, low-fat milk, yogurt, and tablets is associated with significant reductions in low-density-lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol from baseline over 1-12 months in adults with normal or high cholesterol, in children, and in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. (medscape.com)
Boost1
Consume1
Extract1
  • This type of shea extract, proven to increase the thickness of the epidermal layer by 25%, increases collagen concentration by deactivating MMP-3 genes. (facetheory.com)
Lower2
  • Additionally, phytosterols may lower the risk of certain cancers. (lazyplant.com)
  • Numerous studies have shown that phytosterol intake , both in the form of supplements and in nutrition, allows to lower the concentration of cholesterol LDL in the blood, thus allowing to preserve heart and vascular system health, as well as regulate weight. (getpersonalgrowth.com)
Diet4
Source1
Plasma1
Therapy1
  • Phytosterol dosages of 1.6-3 g daily have been shown to reduce LDL cholesterol by 4.1-15% versus placebo within the first month of therapy. (medscape.com)