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09-SEPTEMBER-2008 19:33:10 - sitosterol Beta-sitosterol Identifiers CAS number 19044-06-5 PubChem 86821 Properties Molecular formula C29H50O Molar mass 414.707 Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state at 25 °C, 100 kPa Infobox references β-sitosterol is one of several phytosterols with chemical structures similar to that of cholesterol. It is white in colour and waxy in nature. Sources It is widely distributed in the plant kingdom and found in pecans, Serenoa repens saw palmetto, avocados, Curcurbita pepo pumpkin seed, Pygeum africanum, cashew fruit, rice bran, wheat germ, corn oils, soybeans, sea-buckthorn and wolfberries. Uses Alone and in combination with similar phytosterols, β-sitosterol reduces blood levels of cholesterol, and is sometimes used in treating hypercholesterolemia. One small study shows a positive effect on male hair loss in combination with Saw palmetto.1 In Europe iβ-sitosterol plays a major role in treatment of herbal therapy of benign prostatic hypertrophy BPHcitation needed. It is also used in Europe for the treatment of prostatic carcinoma and breast cancercitation needed although the benefits are still being evaluated in the United Statescitation needed. References ^ Prager N, Bickett K, French N, Marcovici G 2002. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of botanically derived inhibitors of 5-alpha-reductase in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. Journal of alternative and complementary medicine New York, N.Y. 8 2: 143-52. doi:10.1089/107555302317371433. PMID 12006122. Retrieved from http://en..org/wiki/Beta-sitosterol Categories: PhytochemicalsHidden categories: All articles with statements | Articles with statements since February 2008 Views Article Discussion this page History Personal tools Log in / create account Navigation Main page Contents Featured content Current events Random article Search Go Search Interaction Community portal Recent changes Contact Donate to Help Toolbox What links here Related changes Upload file Special pages Printable version Permanent link Cite this page Languages Deutsch Français Nederlands Türkçe This page was last modified on 22 July 2008, at 06:33
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