Protein hydrolysate and plant sterol containing composition for improving serum lipid profile and preventing atherosclerosis
AssigneeRaisio Nutrition Ltd
InventorsIngmar Wester, Paivi Kuusisto
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Abstract
The invention relates to a terapeutical composition comprising a protein hydrolysate and a plant sterol, wherein the weight ratio of the plant sterol to the protein hydrolysate is from 1:0.02 to 1:150. The invention also relates to a terapeutical composition comprising a protein hydrolysate and a synthetic emulsifier and/or a lipid based gain fraction having emulsifying properties. Said compositions can be used in a pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or food product for improving serum lipid profile.
Claims16
A method of lowering serum triglycerides in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an oral therapeutical composition comprising a soybean protein hydrolysate and a plant sterol, wherein the weight ratio of the plant sterol to the soybean protein hydrolysate is from 1:0.02 to 1:150.
A method of lowering serum triglycerides in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a food product comprising at least one basic nutritional ingredient and an oral therapeutical composition comprising a soybean protein hydrolysate and a plant sterol, wherein the weight ratio of the plant sterol to the soybean protein hydrolysate is from 1:0.02 to 1:150.
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