[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.

Sven Hosford talks with Dr. Dan Wagner, PharmD., MBA, owner of NutriFarmacy.com about the new report from the National Institute of Health on the Five Most Searched for Herbs for 2012. They discuss the five chosen by the public, then then the five that Dr. Dan thinks are the most important ones we SHOULD know about. He concludes with an explanation of the role of herbs in the overall picture of how the nutrition and supplement choices we make play a role in our overall health. The Media Release that started this conversation: https://nccam.nih.gov/health/providers/digest/topsupplements-science?nav=cd

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THE FIVE MAIN HERBS THAT DESERVE RESEARCH AND REVIEW
By Dr. Dan Wagner
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Recently, there was an article published by the National Institutes of Health stating the 5 most searched herbs (on their database) that reportedly have little or no research efficacy. The 5 were: evening primrose oil, fenugreek, aloe vera, St. John’s wort and echinacea. I have worked in the rainforests of Belize and Guatemala collecting plant and herbal samples to send to the NIH in hopes of finding ones with anti-cancer activity.
Here would be my list of 5 herbs that best deserve more promotion of use and review simply because they have been shown to be efficacious.

Curcumin (turmeric)
What if you were told that a common spice can give you the gift of longevity and health? How about an extract of a familiar spice that can prevent heart disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, depression, joint pain and more? In fact, there is voluminous scientific research that warrants placing curcumin at the pinnacle off healing herbs.
Botanically known as Curcuma longa, the turmeric rhizome is a member of the antioxidant-rich ginger family. Curcumin is an important ingredient in both Ayurvedic medicine tradition and a vital part of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
Milk thistle has been used as a liver remedy for at least 2,000 years, and even today it is the world’s premier herbal extract for any ailment associated with liver function or dysfunction. Research shows that compounds from the seeds help protect against damage from alcohol and hepatitis and can even regenerate liver cells that have been damaged.
Even if you don’t have liver damage or disease, milk thistle helps improve liver function by removing toxins and heavy metals from your body.

Ginkgo Biloba (Fam. Ginkgoaceae)
Ginkgo is the oldest living species of tree on earth, dating back some 225 million years. The medicinal use of ginkgo leaf was first mentioned in Chinese medicine in the Ming dynasty in 1436. Ginkgo biloba extract has been approved in Europe for the treatment of cerebral insufficiency (memory loss that occurs with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular or multi-infarct dementia), tinnitus (ringing of the ears), vertigo, and intermittent claudication (poor circulation of the lower legs), sexual dysfunction (secondary to SSRI use), and acute altitude sickness.

Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)
Saw palmetto is undoubtedly the most ‘researched’ herb in the world. Its effectiveness in treating benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH) is legendary, and millions of men have experienced a decreased urinary frequency and stronger flow when supplementing with it.
It works because it contains a compound that inhibits the action of the enzyme (testostosterone-5-alpha-reductase) that turns testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (the more dangerous form).

Astragalus (Astragalus membranoceus)
The root of the astragalus has long been a mainstay of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Its ability to boost the immune system (especially of chemotherapy patients), improve circulation, fight off bacteria, viruses and inflammation, and protect the liver, is well known. Recently, a leading group of Candidan herbalists chose astragalus as the world’s #1 herb. Clinical data has shown astragalus to be an immunostimulant, an adaptogenic, a cardiotonic, diuretic, hypotensive and an antioxidant. It is truly the ‘panacea’ of the herbal kingdom.

View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-carbohydrates-impact-your-health-richard-j-wood

The things we eat and drink on a daily basis can impact our health in big ways. Too many carbohydrates, for instance, can lead to insulin resistance, which is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease and Type 2 Diabetes. But what are carbs, exactly? And what do they do to our bodies? Richard J. Wood explains.

Lesson by Richard J. Wood, animation by Qa’ed Mai.