Global Phytosterols Market to Reach 27.2K MTs by 2027 Attributed to Strong Demand from Steroid Hormones Intermediates | Market Research Report (2022-2027) by Industry Experts, Inc.
Industry Experts, Inc. unveiled the global market research report entitled " Global Phytosterols Market – Products, Raw Material Sources and Applications ". According to the new report, Food & beverages is the leading application for phytosterols globally, estimated at 13.2 thousand metric tons in 2022 which is projected to post a moderate CAGR of 2.1% between 2022 and 2027 to reach 14.7 thousand metric tons by 2027. Phytosterols, a collective term for plant sterols and plant stanols, are plant-derived compounds that are structurally related to cholesterol. Phytosterols are one of the most important bioactive compounds for their positive effect on lowering blood cholesterol levels. Numerous clinical trials have demonstrated that daily consumption of phytosterols from phytosterol-enriched foods can significantly lower serum low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol. An average phytosterol intake of 2 g/day lowers serum LDL-cholesterol by 8%-10%. Global market for phytost...