WATER-SOLUBLE PHYTOSTEROL DERIVATIVES FOR REDUCING CHOLESTEROL AND PREPARATION THEREOF

摘要

Provided herein is a method of preparing a composition of a phytosterol derivative comprising a phytosterol intermediate coupled to a water-soluble carrier. The method controls the molecular structure of the product, resulting in phytosterol derivatives which are soluble in water at high concentration. The phytosterol derivatives provided herein are useful as ingredients for foods and pharmaceuticals, and have cholesterol-reducing effects.