Phytoesterols Flashcards
1
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What does phytoesterols are?
A
Plant-derived compounds related to cholesterol.
2
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What does phytoesterols do to cholesterol?
A
Interfere with the intestinal absorption
3
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Types of phytoesterols
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- Sterols
- Stanols
4
Q
Difference between sterols and stanols
A
Sterols have a doble bond while stanols don’t.
5
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Most abundant sterols in plants and human diet:
A
- B-Sitosterol
- Campesterol
- Stigmasterol
6
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Sources of phytoesterols
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- Nuts
- Onions, carrots
- Banana
- Kiwi
- Legumes and oils
- Rice, oat bran
7
Q
Which is the intake of phytoesterols to lower LDL cholesterol
A
2 g/day
8
Q
Where can we find organosulfur compounds?
A
- Natural
- Synthetic
9
Q
Types of organosulfur C.
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- Thiols (gas that smells like rotten eggs).
- Sulfides (smell of radishes, broccoli)
- Sulfoxides
- Sulfones
10
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Importance of organosulfur
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- Role in biological and biochemical processes (proteins).
- Medicinal properties (antibiotic, anti fungal).
11
Q
Organosulfur responsible of the pungent taste and odor of broccoli, kale, etc.
A
Glucosinolates
12
Q
Isothiocyanates comes from glucosinolates
A
True
13
Q
Properties of the isothiocyanates
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- Antimicrobial
- Antifungal
- Insecticidal
14
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Health benefits from isothiocyanates
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- Reduce CV and cancer risk
- Inflammation regulation
- Stress response
- Antioxidant
- Antimicrobial
15
Q
Where can we found phytoesterols?
A
- Seeds
- Vegetables
