Food product comprising phytosterols
OwnerRobertus Diks, Gustaaf Duchateau +1inventors
InventorsRobertus Diks, Gustaaf Duchateau, Johannes Zevenbergen
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Abstract
The invention relates to a food product comprising β-sitosterol and β-sitostanol, characterized in that the amount of β-sitostanol is from 5 to 12 wt % based on the total weight of β-sitosterol and β-sitostanol.
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Food product comprising an aqueous phase, said product comprising β-sitosterol and β-sitostanol, characterised in that the amount of β-sitostanol is from 5 to 10 wt % based on the total weight of β-sitosterol and β-sitostanol.
Food product comprising β-sitosterol and a small amount of β-sitostanol for use in reducing the absorption of β-sitosterol in blood.
Method for preparing a formulation for use in lowering the uptake of β-sitosterol in blood wherein a composition comprising β-sitosterol and β-sitostanol, wherein the amount of β-sitostanol is from 5 to 12 wt % based on the total weight of β-sitosterol and β-sitostanol, is used.
Method for preparing a formulation for use in the reduction of total triglyceride levels in blood, wherein a composition comprising β-sitosterol and β-sitostanol, wherein the amount of β-sitostanol is from 5 to 12 wt % based on the total weight of β-sitosterol and β-sitostanol, is used.
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