The consumption of nonesterified plant sterol-enriched food is safe,
suggests a new study from Finland that adds to a growing body of
evidence supporting the ingredients. «Fifteen-week consumption of
natural non-esterified plant sterol-enriched food does not cause any
serious adverse effects during such a period,» wrote the researchers,
led by Professor Matti Tikkanen from Helsinki University Central
Hospital. Numerous clinical trials carried out in controlled settings
led researchers to report that daily consumption of 1.5 to 3 grams of
phytosterols/-stanols can reduce total cholesterol levels by eight to 17
per cent, representing a significant reduction in the risk of
cardiovascular disease. However, some concerns have been raised by
certain EU Member States regarding over consumption of
phytosterols/-stanols. The new study appears to show that such concerns
may be unfounded.
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Source: NutraIngredients.com