There are many types of phytochemicals, which can be divided into flavonoids, phenols, terpenoids, sulfur-containing compounds, carotenoids, plant polysaccharides, etc.
Phytochemicals not only bring bright colors and special flavors to food, but also have a variety of physiological functions such as anti-cancer, antioxidant, immunomodulation, cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, inflammation inhibition, and anti-aging, so they play a role in promoting health and preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as hyperlipidemia and chronic diseases such as cancer.
1: Plant sterols: reduce serum total cholesterol and reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
Food**: vegetable oils, legumes, nuts, etc.
2: Saponins: reduce serum total cholesterol and reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
Food**: Soybeans and their products, Chinese herbal medicines, sea cucumbers, etc.
3: Brass compounds: reduce triacylglycerol, reduce serum total cholesterol, and reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
Food**: Ginkgo biloba, soybeans and their products, green tea, kudzu, etc.
4: Phytoestrogens: reduce serum total cholesterol and reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
Food**: Soybeans and their products, flaxseed, kudzu, grapes, etc.