Despite its bad reputation, cholesterol is essential to us. It regulates the fluidity of cell membranes and is involved in the synthesis of steroid hormones, vitamin D and bile salts.
It is only when there is an excess of it in the blood that it becomes a risk factor for cardiovascular health. It is therefore essential to be able to control both its synthesis by our own cells and its intake through our diet.
Phytosterols are compounds found naturally in vegetable oils, seeds, cereals and nuts. They help to limit the intestinal absorption of cholesterol.
Novastell offers a range of phytosterol solutions suitable for food supplements and functional foods.
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Phytosterols occur naturally in vegetable oils. Their similarity to cholesterol enables them to inhibit its absorption in the gut.
According to data validated by the EFSA, a daily intake of 1.5 to 3 g of phytosterols can reduce blood cholesterol by 10 per cent in just 2 to 3 weeks.
Phytosterols can be used as a supplement to a balanced diet or in combination with other nutritional approaches aimed at promoting cardiovascular health.
A dietary intake of plant sterols in the form of food supplements qualifies for the health claim: ‘plant sterols/plant stanols help maintain normal blood cholesterol levels’.
Phytosterols are compounds that occur naturally in the unsaponifiable fraction of vegetable oils.
Their structure, which is similar to that of cholesterol, enables them to limit its absorption in the gut. Phytosterols are the natural solution for maintaining normal cholesterol levels.
Scientific data show that a reduction in cholesterol levels can be observed in as little as 2 to 3 weeks with an appropriate intake of phytosterols.
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