Description
Phytosterol Powder, 95%
Phytosterol is extracted from dietary vegetable oils. The product can be used as a raw material for the synthesis of steroid drugs and has been shown in research to have cholesterol-lowering, ulcer-healing, and anti-cancer properties. It can also be used as a cosmetic ingredient for skin and hair care.
| Subject | Description |
| Appearance | White or almost white powder |
| Odour | Characteristic |
| Tasted | Little to none |
| Assay | Phytosterol: ≥95% Beta-sitosterol: ≥30% Brassicasterol: ≤10.0% Campesterol: ≥15% Stigmasterol: ≥12% Other sterols: ≤10% |
| Particle size | Pass through sieve No.20: 100% Pass through sieve No.40: ≥80% Pass through sieve No.100:≤10% |
| Acid value | 3 mg KOH/g |
| Loss on drying | 3% Max |
| Ash | 1% Max |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water, soluble in tetrahydrofuran, sparingly soluble in ethyl acetate. |
| Use / Dosage | >คลิกเพื่อดูข้อมูล อย. (FDA) |
| Applications | Food supplement |
| Special properties | Treatment of hypercholesterolemia |
| Storage | Keep at dry conditions, protected from heat, light and humidity. |
| Shelf-Life | 24 months from manufacturing date |
| Quality Assurance | Guarantee specification |
| Safety Specification | Under FDA standard of Heavy metals, Microorganism |
| Product note | This product is food ingredient, not instant food |
| Caution notice | N/A |
Structure of Phytosterol
Mechanism of action
Treatment for high cholesterol: Phytosterols and dietary cholesterol compete in the gut for specific enzymes required for their metabolism. This reduce the absorption of cholesterol. Hypercholesterolemia can be treated by combining medications with dietary phytosterols found in functional foods.
Benefits of Phytosterol
- Cholesterol Lowering Properties : Phytosterols have a chemical structure similar to the body’s cholesterol, allowing them to compete with cholesterol in food within the small intestine. This prevents the absorption of cholesterol into the body, resulting in a decrease in blood cholesterol levels, especially the harmful type (LDL-C) which accumulates in the blood vessels and increases the risk of heart disease.
- Reduces the Risk of Heart Disease : Heart disease is among the leading causes of death globally. One of the causes of heart disease is high blood cholesterol levels. Reducing cholesterol with phytosterols can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Weight control : Phytosterols can help regulate weight by inhibiting the absorption of fats from food in the small intestine. This results in the body receiving less fat, leading to a corresponding weight reduction. The mechanisms include
- Competing with cholesterol in the small intestine: Phytosterols have a chemical structure similar to animal cholesterol, allowing them to compete with cholesterol in the small intestine. When cholesterol is bound by phytosterols, it is expelled from the body along with feces, reducing the amount of cholesterol absorbed into the body.
- Reducing fat absorption from food: Phytosterols can decrease the absorption of fats from food in the small intestine by binding to the fats in the food, preventing them from being absorbed into the body. This results in the body receiving less fat.
- Increasing feelings of fullness: Phytosterols may help increase feelings of satiety by stimulating the hormones that control appetite.
- Reducing the risk of cancer : Phytosterols have properties that can help decrease the risk of cancer. They might inhibit the growth of cancer cells through the following methods
- Inhibiting the division of cancer cells : Phytosterols can prevent the division of cancer cells by disrupting the function of enzymes necessary for cell division. This results in the cancer cells not being able to divide and grow.
- Promoting the death of cancer cells : Phytosterols can stimulate the death of cancer cells by initiating apoptosis, which is a natural process of cell self-destruction.
- Reducing inflammation : Inflammation can enhance the growth of cancer cells. Phytosterols possess anti-inflammatory effects, which may help decrease inflammation in the body, subsequently reducing the risk of cancer.
- Counteracting free radicals : Free radicals can damage cells and lead to cancer. Phytosterols, with their antioxidant capabilities, might protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals and decrease the risk of cancer.
Product Safety and Warranty Information
- The product is manufactured through a certified process by leading organizations and has certification for industry standards that can be referenced.
- It has undergone food safety testing based on standards such as microbe and heavy metal testing, as well as contamination screening.
- The product is a raw material for industrial use, not a finished product. Users must have the knowledge and appropriate tools for using the raw material.
- The product is warranted according to the specifications, please refer to the terms and conditions for details.
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