Phytosterols are natural sterols widely found in plants that have a variety of physiological
functions, and their role in reducing cholesterol absorption has garnered much attention …

Phytosterols (plant sterols) occur in the cells of all plants. They are important structural
components that stabilize the biological membranes of plants. Sterols can occur in the “free” …

Maize or corn (Zea mays L.) is an important cereal crop of the world. It is a source of nutrition
as well as phytochemical compounds. Phytochemicals play an important role in preventing …

Kodo and little millet (Kutki) have a variety of phytochemical constituents including
derivatives of hydroxybenzoic acid and hydroxycinnamic acids, myricetin, catechin, luteolin …

Peanut is an energy dense food item and it contains a substantial amount of fat, proteins,
carbohydrate, both fat soluble and water soluble vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals …

The unsaponifiable lipid fraction of plant-based foods is a potential source of bioactive
components such as phytosterols, squalene, and tocopherols. The objective of the present …

▪ Abstract Phytosterols are cholesterol-like molecules found in all plant foods, with the
highest concentrations occurring in vegetable oils. They are absorbed only in trace amounts …

Phytosterols were quantified in nuts and seeds commonly consumed in the United States.
Total lipid extracts were subjected to acid hydrolysis and then alkaline saponfication, and …

Omega 3 fatty acids and phystosterols are prominent bioactive compounds in food industry
due to their health benefits such as the reduction in cholesterol and triglycerides levels, and …

Randomised controlled trials (RCT) of mixed n-6 and n-3 PUFA diets, and meta-analyses of
their CHD outcomes, have been considered decisive evidence in specifically advising …