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Detailed overview of Phytosterols Market, 2015-2025 by Future Market Insights

Phytosterols is collective term for plant-derived sterols and stanols that are found in the fatty tissues of plants. There are more than 200 different type of phytosterols, the highest concentrations of phytosterols are found naturally in beans, nuts and vegetable oils. Phytosterols have similar chemical structure as cholesterol. The basic difference between phytosterols and cholesterol is the absorption levels in the blood. Human and animal cannot synthesize phytosterols that’s why they need to be included in the diet. However, phytosterols are absorbed in at lower rate than that of cholesterol. Phytosterols have many health benefits for instance it helps to reduce the cholesterol level, daily taking of 2-3 g sterols and stanols can lower coronary heart disease risk by around 20 percent for a lifetime.

Phytosterols is collective term for plant-derived sterols and stanols that are found in the fatty tissues of plants. There are more than 200 different type of phytosterols, the highest concentrations of phytosterols are found naturally in beans, nuts and vegetable oils. Phytosterols have similar chemical structure as cholesterol. The basic difference between phytosterols and cholesterol is the absorption levels in the blood. Human and animal cannot synthesize phytosterols that’s why they need to be included in the diet. However, phytosterols are absorbed in at lower rate than that of cholesterol. Phytosterols have many health benefits for instance it helps to reduce the cholesterol level, daily taking of 2-3 g sterols and stanols can lower coronary heart disease risk by around 20 percent for a lifetime.

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