Phytosterols
Also known as: Plant Lipids; Plant Stanols; Plant Sterols
Description
The term Phytosterols refers to any Sterol derived from Plants. More than 40 types of Phytosterols have been identified to date.
Health Benefits of Phytosterols
Immune System
Phytosterols may help to prevent Cancer - Colon. [1]
Phytosterols may help to prevent Cancer - Prostate (by inhibiting the conversion of Testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by the 5-Alpha Reductase enzyme and by inhibiting the aromatase enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of Testosterone to Estrogens). [2]
Metabolism
Phytosterols compete with dietary Cholesterol for uptake in the Intestines (i.e. Phytosterols lower Cholesterol levels by inhibiting the absorption of dietary Cholesterol): [3]
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- Phytosterols may Enhance the Function of these Substances
- Hormones
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- Enzymes
- Human Intake [8]
- Dosage [9]
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