Saponins

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Description

Saponins are a chemically diverse group of steroid-like Glucoside Glycoside Terpenes.

 

Health Benefits of Saponins

Cardiovascular System

 Many Saponins may lower total serum Cholesterol by facilitating the binding of Polysaccharides to Bile Acids. 

 

Types of Saponins

 Saponins - Steroid

 Saponins - Triterpenoid

 

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