Phytosterols
Plant sterols: beta-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol
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Обзор
Phytosterols are plant sterols structurally similar to cholesterol. In the gut they compete with cholesterol for absorption, so they appear in discussions of dietary lipid patterns.
Main sources are vegetable oils, nuts, seeds and cereal germ. Fortified spreads are a separate product; ordinary foods provide moderate amounts.
Когда полезны / какие состояния поддерживают
- Dietary lipid pattern (compete with cholesterol for absorption)
- Variety of plant fats and nuts
Связанные материалы: Cholesterol
Когда особенно уместны в рационе
- Few nuts, seeds and plant oils
- Want more plant fats in the diet
Вещества из нашего справочника
В каталоге MyNutri есть данные по содержанию этих соединений в продуктах:
- Бета-ситостерол
- Брассикастерол
- Кампестерол
- Стигмастерол
Где содержатся — продукты из каталога
Рекомендуемые рецепты
Рецепты, в которых есть несколько продуктов — источников веществ этой группы.
Major phytosterols
- Beta-sitosterol Sesame, pistachios, almonds, vegetable oils, wheat germ
- Campesterol Rapeseed and soybean oil, seeds, nuts
- Stigmasterol Soybean oil, cocoa butter, legumes
- Brassicasterol Rapeseed oil, brassica crops
Practical tips
- Add a handful of nuts or seeds to salads and porridge.
- Rotate oils: olive, rapeseed, sesame.
- On statins or with a cholesterol goal—discuss fortified foods with a clinician.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Phytosterols?
- Phytosterols are plant sterols structurally similar to cholesterol. In the gut they compete with cholesterol for absorption, so they appear in discussions of dietary lipid patterns.
- When is Phytosterols useful?
- Dietary lipid pattern (compete with cholesterol for absorption); Variety of plant fats and nuts
- Does this page replace a doctor?
- No. MyNutri materials are informational and do not diagnose or treat.