Sentences with phrase «cholesterol for absorption»

Peanut oil is low in cholesterol and contains phytosterols that compete with cholesterol for absorption in the digestive system, right?

Several clinical trials have reported that diets that incorporate avocado may help lower levels of L.D.L., or «bad,» cholesterol, because the fruit contains plant sterols called phytosterols that compete with cholesterol for absorption in the intestines.

β - sitosterol (beta - sitosterol), a phytosterol that competes with dietary cholesterol for absorption and so may reduce blood cholesterol levels, is also unusually rich.

Structurally similar to the body's cholesterol, and when consumed they compete with cholesterol for absorption in the digestive system, resulting in blocked cholesterol absorption and reduced blood cholesterol levels.

Add 2 grams of plant stanols and sterols to your daily diet Plant stanols and sterols are natural compounds found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds that compete with cholesterol for absorption into the bloodstream from the gastrointestinal tract and thus decrease the amount of cholesterol that makes it into your system.

Not exact matches

Rich in healthy cholesterols and essential fatty - acids, they are among the best sources of natural Vitamin A. Furthermore, the combined fats in the cream and egg yolks are key in slowing the absorption of sugar in the blood stream for greater stability.

Stanols are closely linked to sterols; they both fall under the «phytosterol» umbrella (phytosterols have a similar molecular structure to cholesterol, and compete with it for absorption).

ZINC: Eliminates cholesterol deposits; aids in absorption of B - Vitamins, manufacture of enzymes and insulin, and metabolism of carbohydrates; essential for growth; aids healing essential for proper function of prostate gland; prevents prostate cancer and sterility; keeps hair glossy and smooth.

The reason alpha - cyclodextrins lower postprandial glucose and cholesterol, and the reason they got relatively easy approval for use as food additives even in the EU, is because they aren't absorbed systemically: they work largely as soluble fiber does, binding excreted bile acids and slowing absorption of glucose.

There are several treatments for high cholesterol, including niacin, bile - acid resins, fibrates, and Zetia, a cholesterol - absorption inhibitor.

As demonstrated in this article, it takes a LOT of vegetables to equal the nutrient density of a much smaller animal product (like liver and vitamin A), not even considering that the animal product likely has proper fat and cholesterol attached for absorption purposes.

MGs, FFAs, and free cholesterol are then solubilized in the intestine by bile acid micelles, which shuttle them to intestinal villi for absorption.

Bile acid sequestrant drugs that are used for high cholesterol (cholestyramine, colestipol, colesevelam) may reduce the liver's reabsorption of bile from the gut and may reduce the absorption of thyroid medication

Just one avocado per day provides phytosterols — which inhibit the absorption of cholesterol; lutein for healthy eyes and skin; and, of course, vitamin C, manganese, selenium, zinc plus many other life - supportive nutrients.

Because of this similarity, these sterols can block the absorption of dietary cholesterol, which in turn is beneficial for our blood cholesterol levels.

Down in the small intestine, the stimulation caused by the bitter taste prompts your liver to increase its production of bile, and your gallbladder to increase bile excretion.2, 3,11 Bile is necessary for fat digestion and the absorption of fat - soluble nutrients such as vitamins A, D and E. 12 Healthy bile flow helps rid the liver of waste products such as oxidized cholesterol and hormonal metabolites, prevents gall stone formation, and provides lubrication of the intestines, easing the passage of stool.4, 12 It should not be surprising that by enhancing movement of waste products out of the liver, bitter herbs have been found to exert a protective effect in liver conditions such as hepatitis and cirrhosis.2

Lutjohann D, Meese CO, Crouse JR III, von Bergmann K. Evaluation of deuterated cholesterol and deuterated sitostanol for measurement of cholesterol absorption in humans.

For more context, also check out my associated blog posts: Dietary Guideline Graphics: From the Food Pyramid to My Plate, Harvard's Healthy Eating Plate, and PCRM's Power Plate; How to Enhance Mineral Absorption; Preventing and Treating Kidney Failure With Diet; Cholesterol Lowering in a Nut Shell; 98 % of American Diets Potassium Deficient; Do Eden Beans Have Too Much Iodine?

If you are deficient in Vitamin D your liver produces more cholesterol, which is needed for proper absorption, to grab whatever Vitamin D is available.

Viscous fibers may interfere with the absorption and enterohepatic recirculation of bile acids and cholesterol in the intestine, forcing the liver to synthesize more cholesterol to meet the need for bile acid synthesis, and thus decreasing circulating cholesterol.

The cool thing about these real food ingredients is that they multi-task, not only providing the macro-nutrients (fat, protein, carbohydrates, cholesterol), but also providing vitamins, minerals, probiotics, etc in bio-available form for your baby's ease in absorption.