Water dispersible plant sterols for cholesterol reduction

LIPOPHYTOL^® is a dispersible form of plant sterols (from soy or pine tree origin) which has been microencapsulated to facilitate their incorporation in food matrices.

A Nutritional View

High blood cholesterol level is the first risk factor for coronary heart disease. Studies have shown that a 10% decrease in blood cholesterol level can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 19% to 54% depending on a person’s age.

Applications

EU has approved the use of phytosterols in:

• Yellow fat spreads
• Milk & yoghurt type products
• Soya drinks
• Rye bread
• Cheese type products.

FDA has authorized the use of phytosterols in conventional foods and nutraceuticals.

External Links

Efficacy of Lipophytol^®-S in serum TAG and NEFA concentrations reduction
British Journal of Nutrition (2014), Volume / Issue 05 / September 2014, pp 663-673