[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.

This comforting, velvety soup is super easy to make, and you pick the flavors!

You will need:
1 Tbsp. olive oil
half an onion, minced
1 (15 oz.) can pure pumpkin OR 1.5-2 cups of homemade fresh pumpkin puree (Check out Brittany’s tutorial: https://tinyurl.com/3746axr)

For Thai curry version:
1 tsp. curry powder

For sweet pumpkin pie version:
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg or cloves

2 cups vegetable or chicken stock/broth (Homemade veggie stock recipe here: https://tinyurl.com/25vtyg5)

1 cup coconut milk, evaporated milk, skim milk, half & half, or additional broth

Simmer over low heat throughout and puree if you prefer. Garnish with fresh herbs or pepitas (pumpkin seeds)!

Enjoy your colorful, healthy, and quick fall meal! Canned pumpkin is often on sale during the holidays, so you might want to stock up. Thumbs up if this looks good ~ Let me know if you try it out!

Fucoidan is a recent discovery that has seized the attention of the medical community. Fucoidan is found in marine brown seaweed such as mozuku, mekabu, kombu. The “slimy” constituent of seaweed is a rich source of fucoidan, which is a general term referring to a group of polysaccharides containing sulfated fucose.
The cancer-fighting actions of fucoidan include: immune activation; anti-tumor action; antioxidative action; which suppresses the attack of active oxygen; suppression of new blood vessels from being created, thus cutting off the supply of nutrients to cancer cells; and apoptosis induction in cancer cells. It is believed that fucoidan provides all these actions, and that they work together to eradicate cancer cells;hence the amazing power of fucoidan.

“There are some therapies that treat effectively without affecting the patient’s Quality of Life. I hope many doctors become more respective to Alternative Medicine.” ~ Dr. Tachikawa