[Latin Name] Glycine max(L.) Mere

[Specification] 90%; 95%

[Appearance] White powder

[Melting point] 134-142℃

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤2.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Phytosterol?]

Phytosterols are compounds found in plants that resemble cholesterol. The National Institutes of Heath report that there are over 200 different phytosterols, and the highest concentrations of phytosterols are found naturally in vegetable oils, beans and nuts. Their benefits are so recognized that foods are being fortified with phytosterols. At the supermarket, you may see orange juice or margarine advertising phytosterol contents. After reviewing the health benefits, you may want to add phytosterol-rich foods to your diet.

[Benefits]

Cholesterol-Lowering Benefits

The most well-known, and scientifically proven, benefit of phytosterols is their ability to help lower cholesterol. A phytosterol is a plant compound that is similar to cholesterol. A study in the 2002 issue of “Annual Review of Nutrition” explains that phytosterols actually compete for absorption with cholesterol in the digestive tract. While they prevent the absorption of regular dietary cholesterol, they themselves are not easily absorbed, which leads to a total lower cholesterol level. The cholesterol-lowering benefit does not end with a good number on your blood work report. Having lower cholesterol leads to other benefits, such as a reduced risk for heart disease, stroke and heart attacks.

Cancer Protection Benefits

Phytosterols have also been found to help protect against the development of cancer. The July 2009 issue of the” European Journal of Clinical Nutrition” offers encouraging news in the fight against cancer. Researchers at the University of Manitoba in Canada report that there is evidence that phytosterols help prevent ovarian, breast, stomach and lung cancer. Phytosterols do this by preventing the production of cancer cells, stopping the growth and spread of cells that are already in existence and actually encouraging the death of cancer cells. Their high anti-oxidant levels are believed to be one way phytosterols help fight cancer. An anti-oxidant is a compound that fights free radical damage, which is negative effects on the body produced by cells that are unhealthy.

Skin Protection Benefits

A lesser known benefit of phytosterols involves skin care. One of the contributing factors in the aging of the skin is the breakdown and loss of collagen — the main component in connective skin tissue — and sun exposure is a major contributor to the problem. As the body ages, it is not able to produce collagen as it once did. The German medical journal “Der Hautarzt” reports a study in which various topical preparations were tested on skin for 10 days. The topical treatment that showed anti-aging benefits to the skin was the one that contained phytosterols and other natural fats. It is reported that phytosterols not only stopped the slow-down of collagen production that can be caused by the sun, it actually encouraged new collagen production.

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17th annual ECSS Congress Bruges/BEL, July 4-7 2012

SPORTS NUTRITION SYMPOSIUM: GREEN TEA
Hodgson, A.
University of Birmingham

Green tea (GT) is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis L plant which is rich in polyphenol catechins and caffeine. For some time now there has been an increasing interest in the capacity of GT to oxidise fats and promote weight loss which in turn may improve body composition, health and exercise performance. As a result, GT has become a popular dietary supplement on the sports nutrition market, especially as a fat burner and weight loss tool. Long term GT intake, in some but not all cases, has been shown to promote weight loss. It is believed that the anti-obesity effects of GTE intake may be attributed to elevated fat oxidation and total energy expenditure. In support of this, it has been shown that in a number of cases, GT intake (short term and long term) at rest and during exercise may increase energy expenditure and fat oxidation. Although several studies have observed positive effects the literature is inconclusive. The precise dose, duration of intake, and population that elicit maximal effects are currently unknown. In addition the bioavailability of GT catechins in vivo and the subsequent bioactivity is less well understood.
In humans, the bioavailability of GT following intake determines the bioactivity. GT catechins (parent compounds) are extensively metabolised (conjugated compounds) in the gut and liver, poorly absorbed and are found in low concentrations in vivo. The emergence of –omic technology is a new technique that can identify the interaction between the metabolic effects of GT and the association to the specific GT catechins following ingestion in vivo.
This firstly will advance our understanding of GT bioavailability and bioactivity, but also provide support and comparison to the putative in vitro mechanisms.
At present the precise mechanisms of GT and site of action are unclear. However the mechanisms behind the effects of long term GT may be different than those that explain the short term effects of GT. Short term intake of GT is thought to inhibit catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) in vitro, while caffeine is thought to inhibit phosphodiesterase (PDE) in vitro. Both of these mechanisms may act synergistically to increase lipolysis.
Alternatively long term GT intake may involve changes in expression of specific fat metabolism genes, which have been supported only by animal data. Both mechanisms lack the use of GT catechin compounds and concentrations similar to what is observed in vivo as well as supporting human studies. Therefore the mechanisms of GT remain speculative.
While GT may offer promising benefits to body composition, health and exercise performance, the lack of consistent evidence means that practical application of GT intake is currently not possible. Despite this, GT supplements are frequently used.

Keywords: GREEN TEA, WEIGHT LOSS, FAT OXIDATION

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