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 | Beta-SitosterolMW: 414
Formula: C29H5O | | |
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Beta-Sitosterol
| | Synonyms: | (3beta)-stigmast-5-en-3-ol, 22:23-dihydrostigmasterol, alpha-dihydrofucosterol, cinchol, cupreol, rhamnol, quebrachol and sitosterin.
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| Properties: | Beta-sitosterol is used for lowering cholesterol and easing symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). A study published by the Lancet showed that men with BPH, who took beta-sitosterol, had significant improvements with urinary problems. Beta-sitosterol seems to reduce the cholesterol level in the prostate. Beta-sitosterol might also work through its anti-inflammatory activity.
Regular intake of high levels of beta-sitosterol might also reduce blood cholesterol levels. The cholesterol lowering property of beta-sitosterol is the result of a lower absorption of cholesterol.
| | Description: | Beta-sitosterol is a phytosterols or plant sterol. The structure of beta-sitosterol is similar to that of cholesterol. Beta-sitosterol differs from cholesterol by the presence of an extra ethyl group.
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| Distribution: | There are many plant sources of beta-sitosterol, but the most important are wheat germ, rice bran, peanuts, soybeans, pumpkin seeds and corn oil.
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