phytosterols
Botanical lipid compounds
Phytosterols are plant-derived compounds structurally similar to cholesterol that occur naturally in vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, and grains.
Because they compete with cholesterol for absorption in the digestive system, phytosterols are often added to foods like margarine and orange juice and marketed for their cholesterol-lowering properties.
The label touted added phytosterols for heart health.
The singular phytosterol appears mainly in technical contexts.
Triterpene from liver oil
- lipidWater-insoluble organic compound
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- moleculeBonded atomic group
- metaboliteSubstance from cellular processes
Fat-and-protein blood particle
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- atherosclerosisArterial plaque accumulation disease
plaque · artery · statins · bloodstream · coronary · intestinal · blockage · heart disease
Seeds in shells
- seedsPlant embryos in casings
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
- soybeansProtein-rich Asian legume
- cornCereal grown on cobs
avocado · almonds · sesame · sunflower · vegetables · canola · flaxseed · peanuts
Vegetable oil spread
- supplementSomething added to complete
- dietaryOf food consumption
- fat-solubleDissolves in lipids
- micronutrientEssential substance, small doses
squalene
Triterpene from liver oil
- lipidWater-insoluble organic compound
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- moleculeBonded atomic group
metabolite · bioactive · organic · phytochemicals · cell membrane
lipoprotein
Fat-and-protein blood particle
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
atherosclerosis · plaque · artery · statins · bloodstream · coronary · intestinal · blockage · heart disease · hypercholesterolemia
nuts
Seeds in shells
corn · avocado · almonds · sesame · sunflower · vegetables · canola · flaxseed · peanuts
margarine
Vegetable oil spread
- supplementSomething added to complete
- dietaryOf food consumption
- fat-solubleDissolves in lipids
micronutrient · spreads · nutraceutical · enriched · plant-based