sterols

More than 200 sterols and related compounds have been identified.

Sterols are a major class of biomolecule and critical for life.

A 2001 study identified a further nine sterols, three of which were previously unknown to science.

For example, sterols have a hydroxyl group attached at position C-3.

But this Southern favorite also contains plant sterols, which have been shown to lower cholesterol.

In addition, different strains have different levels of plant sterols.

According to their structure, they can be divided into sterols and stanols.

On a molecular level, sterols and stanols look a lot like cholesterol.

A variety of synthetic steroids and sterols have also been contrived.

The scientific evidence behind the use of products containing plant sterols is found in various clinical trials.

The chemicals, called sterols, are found in the membranes of eukaryotes.

What are sterols and stanols, and does anyone like to eat them?

They vary in form, although most have sterols that make the cell membrane somewhat more rigid.

Sterols are essential constituents of cellular membranes in human, animals and plants.

Sterols are acquired from the environment, usually as cholesterol from the animal host.

Sterols only represent 7.17% of the total unsaponifiable fraction.

While plant sterols are healthy, extra calories are not.

She cited plant sterols, another seemingly healthy ingredient popping up in various foods.

Important sterols in humans include cholesterol and steroid hormones.

In eukaryotes (including humans) sterols serve a similar function.

The plant also contains amounts of sterols as brassicasterol and stigmasterol.

The sterane structure constitutes the core of all sterols.

This is attributed to their unique chemical properties, especially those of flavonoids and sterols.

Sterols are common components of human skin oils.

An 8-ounce serving contains 1 gram of plant sterols, an ingredient responsible for reducing cholesterol.