Phytosterols Market Analysis and Value Forecast Snapshot by End-Use Industry 2015-2025: FMI Estimate

Valley Cottage, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/14/2015 -- Phytosterols is collective term for plant-derived sterols and stanols that are found in the fatty tissues of plants. There are more than 200 different type of phytosterols, the highest concentrations of phytosterols are found naturally in beans, nuts and vegetable oils. Phytosterols have similar chemical structure as cholesterol. The basic difference between phytosterols and cholesterol is the absorption levels in the blood. Human and animal cannot synthesize phytosterols that's why they need to be included in the diet. However, phytosterols are absorbed in at lower rate than that of cholesterol. Phytosterols have many health benefits for instance it helps to reduce the cholesterol level, daily taking of 2-3 g sterols and stanols can lower coronary heart disease risk by around 20 percent for a lifetime. Lower cholesterol also leads to other benefits, such as a reduced risk for heart disease and heart attacks. Also it is good for cancer patients since it protects against the development of cancer, it is also observed that phytosterols prevents ovarian, breast, stomach and lung cancer. It has also been identified that phytosterols consist of antioxidants and good for skin protection and anti-aging as well. Benefits of phytosterols are so recognized that foods are being fortified with phytosterols. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted plant sterols/stanols as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), and the European Union Scientific Committee on Foods concluded phytosterol esters margarines and dairy products are safe for human consumption.