What does phytoesterols are?
Plant-derived compounds related to cholesterol.
What does phytoesterols do to cholesterol?
Interfere with the intestinal absorption
Types of phytoesterols
- Sterols
- Stanols
Difference between sterols and stanols
Sterols have a doble bond while stanols don’t.
Most abundant sterols in plants and human diet:
- B-Sitosterol
- Campesterol
- Stigmasterol
Sources of phytoesterols
- Nuts
- Onions, carrots
- Banana
- Kiwi
- Legumes and oils
- Rice, oat bran
Which is the intake of phytoesterols to lower LDL cholesterol
2 g/day
Where can we find organosulfur compounds?
- Natural
- Synthetic
Types of organosulfur C.
- Thiols (gas that smells like rotten eggs).
- Sulfides (smell of radishes, broccoli)
- Sulfoxides
- Sulfones
Importance of organosulfur
- Role in biological and biochemical processes (proteins).
- Medicinal properties (antibiotic, anti fungal).
Organosulfur responsible of the pungent taste and odor of broccoli, kale, etc.
Glucosinolates
Isothiocyanates comes from glucosinolates
True
Properties of the isothiocyanates
- Antimicrobial
- Antifungal
- Insecticidal
Health benefits from isothiocyanates
- Reduce CV and cancer risk
- Inflammation regulation
- Stress response
- Antioxidant
- Antimicrobial
Where can we found phytoesterols?
- Seeds
- Vegetables
Which is the substance that makes the gas smell?
Marcaptan
Difference between sulfoxides and sulfones
Sulfoxides have oxygen
Sulfones have sulfure + oxigen.
What’s gluthation?
An endogenous antioxidant.
