Phytosterol

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What is Phytosterol?

Phytosterols (plant sterols) are a class of functional components that naturally exist in plants, and their chemical structures are similar to cholesterol. It can be found in vegetable oils, seeds, grains, fruits, and vegetables, such as corn oil, soybean oil, nuts, grapeseed oil, etc. The primary components of Phytosterol include β-sitosterol, stigmasterol, brassicasterol, campesterol, etc. It plays a role in stabilizing cell membranes in plant cells and is very beneficial to the human body. Currently, phytosterols are widely applied in the fields of pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, cosmetics, animal nutrition, pesticides, etc.

Product name: Phytosterol, Plant Sterols
Botanical sources:  Soybean, Pine, Corn, Rapeseed
Specification: Phytosterol 95%, 99%; Beta sitosterol 40%~80%; Stigmasterol 90%, 95%
Appearance: White to off-white powder
CAS No.: 83-46-5
Molecular formula: C29H50O
Molecular weight: 414.72
Package: 1Kg, 25Kg, or per customers’ requirements.
Storage: Keep in a cool and dry place, away from light and moisture

Phytosterols functions:

● Lower cholesterol

Phytosterols are with a similar chemical structure to cholesterol and are absorbed in the same way as cholesterol in the body, but the absorption rate of sterols in animals is less than 10% of that of cholesterol. Because they can inhibit cholesterol biosynthesis in the liver, promote cholesterol dissimilation, and inhibit the absorption of cholesterol in the intestinal tract, phytosterol is an effective cholesterol-lowering medication.

●  Anti-aging

Moderate intake of phytosterols to supplement the sterol content in human cells or tissues can delay aging.

● Inhibit skin inflammation

Phytosterol has a very strong penetration. It retains moisture on the skin surface, promotes skin metabolism, and inhibits skin inflammation.

● Promote wound healing

Plant sterols have a certain effect on the skin’s defense mechanisms. It can boost capillary circulation, promote muscle proliferation, and accelerate wound healing.

● Regulate the thyroid

Phytosterols are similar to human steroids and are also precursors of steroid hormone synthesis. They can regulate the activity of metabolic enzymes, improve thyroid function, and promote cholesterol metabolism in the body.

● Prevent atherosclerosis

Phytosterols can effectively prevent coronary atherosclerosis and reduce the risks of cardiovascular diseases.

● Regulate insulin

Phytosterol has hormone-like effects, which can regulate the pituitary gland, protect the liver, and also regulate the normal secretion of insulin and promote physical development.

Applications：

●  In the pharmaceutical field
Phytosterols can be used as drugs for regulating hypercholesterolemia, alleviating atherosclerosis, and preventing and treating prostate diseases.

●  In the food field
Phytosterols have good antioxidant and antiseptic properties and can be used as a food additive. It is often used as a natural nutritional factor in food supplements and margarine formulations for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.

●  In the cosmetic field
Phytosterol is a W/O emulsifier with good and stable emulsifying properties, which can retain moisture on the skin surface and prevent skin aging. Therefore, it can be used as a skin nutrient in many cosmetics.

●  In the feed field
Phytosterols can combine with riboprotein and plant hormones to form a new type of animal growth hormone. This hormone can enhance the stability of the original phytohormone to environmental temperature and decomposition in animals, and promote the synthesis of animal protein, which is beneficial to animal health and growth. In addition, phytosterols can also be used as a liver function improvement agent for animals.

●  In other fields
In addition to the above uses, phytosterols can also be used in the paper industry for fine pressing of paper; in the printing industry as a dispersant for ink pigments; in the textile industry as a softener; in agriculture as a large-scale synthetic agricultural herbicide and pesticides raw materials, etc.

How to buy Phytosterol?

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