The Effects of Phytosterols Extracted from Diascorea alata on the Antioxidant Activity, Plasma Lipids, and Hematological Profiles in Taiwanese Menopausal Women

The efficacy of phytosterols extracted from Diascorea alata on antioxidant activities, plasma lipids and hematological profiles was assessed in postmenopausal women. Gas chromatography and mass spectrophotometry was employed to determine the steroid content of Taiwanese yam (Diascorea alata cv. Tain...

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Main Authors: Chao-Chin Hsu, Hsin-Chih Kuo, Ko-En Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-12-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/12/1320