Phytosterol ester
Phytosterol ester is generally produced by esterification or transesterification of phytosterols with fatty acids.
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Phytosterols have been shown to lower plasma total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol.
Phytosterol esters inhibit absorption and metabolism, inhibit absorption of fat micromass cholesterol in the small intestinal mucosa,
inhibit cholesterol biosynthesis, and promote cholesterol isomerization.
Regulates lipid metabolism, increases oxidative stress as well as increases the rate of lipid oxidation and free fatty acid levels.
Phytosterol ester can be used in dairy products, functional foods, medicines, fats and cosmetics, while reducing the use of emulsifiers.
