Not exact matches
Additionally, they are rich in phytosterols such
as B -
sitosterol.
Beta -
sitosterol is also an excellent adjunctive therapy to chelation
as it has been shown to decrease the fatty component of atherosclerotic plaque.
Beta
sitosterol has been clinically shown to both decrease LDL cholesterol
as well
as lower triglyceride levels.
Furthermore, fenugreek contains phytoantiandrogens, such
as stearic acid, palmitic acid, and beta -
sitosterol.
Avocado consumption aids in balancing cholesterol levels, due in part to the presence of a natural plant sterol known
as beta -
sitosterol.
The sterols present in the non-saponifiable fraction of the oil are
sitosterol and campesterol
as the main components, and stigmasterol and avenasterol
as secondary.
Bacopa contains a number of important phytochemicals such
as alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, stigmasterol, beta -
sitosterol and bacopa saponins.
The part of the fruit directly underneath the skin contains the highest concentration of antioxidants found in the avocado, including phytosterols such
as beta -
sitosterol.
Interestingly, Bowden says pumpkin seeds are pretty low in beta -
sitosterol, though they «may work synergistically with other botanicals like saw palmetto,
as a couple of studies have demonstrated.
The retention indices for brassicasterol (
as 24 - methylcholesta - 5,22 E-dien-3β-O-Si (CH3) 3) and β -
sitosterol (
as 24 - ethylcholest -5-en-3β-O-Si (CH3) 3) were calculated to be 1.018 and 1.077 (normalized to cholest -5-en-3β-ol-D6 set to be 1.000), respectively.
Brassicasterol and β -
sitosterol were quantified
as trimethylsilyl ethers using the molecular ions m / z 470 and m / z 486, respectively, in relation to the molecular ion m / z 464 of cholesterol - D6.