03.10.14
Producer of non-GMO plant sterols, Arboris, LLC, has entered into North American markets with its flagship plant sterol ester product Protanica, a heart-healthy functional food ingredient.
Consumption of plant sterols has been clinically proven to reduce cholesterol. In fact, a ‘Consensus Statement’ supporting this from the European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) was recently published in its journal, Atherosclerosis. In it, the EAS found that "two grams of plant sterols or plant stanols per day in functional foods can help manage cholesterol for those with moderate heart disease risk and who are taking statin drugs." As a watchdog over EU government health claims, the EAS endorsement adds force to the EU held position that sterols and stanols reduce LDL cholesterol by 10% on average in those with moderate cholesterol issues.
The makers of Protanica also noted that more than 200 human clinical studies over the past 50 years have shown that sterols are safe and effective in reducing LDL “bad” cholesterol by 8–10%.
Furthermore, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the following health claim: “Foods containing at least 0.4 grams per serving of plant sterols eaten with meals or snacks for a daily total intake of 0.8 grams as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.”
Protanica is compatible with both organic and non-GMO certified foods, and is endorsed by the American Heart Association and is Kosher and Halal certified. The ingredient has minimalsensory (taste, smell)/texture impact on food, and can be stored at room temperature with an 18-month shelf life.
For more information: www.protanica.com
Consumption of plant sterols has been clinically proven to reduce cholesterol. In fact, a ‘Consensus Statement’ supporting this from the European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) was recently published in its journal, Atherosclerosis. In it, the EAS found that "two grams of plant sterols or plant stanols per day in functional foods can help manage cholesterol for those with moderate heart disease risk and who are taking statin drugs." As a watchdog over EU government health claims, the EAS endorsement adds force to the EU held position that sterols and stanols reduce LDL cholesterol by 10% on average in those with moderate cholesterol issues.
The makers of Protanica also noted that more than 200 human clinical studies over the past 50 years have shown that sterols are safe and effective in reducing LDL “bad” cholesterol by 8–10%.
Furthermore, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the following health claim: “Foods containing at least 0.4 grams per serving of plant sterols eaten with meals or snacks for a daily total intake of 0.8 grams as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.”
Protanica is compatible with both organic and non-GMO certified foods, and is endorsed by the American Heart Association and is Kosher and Halal certified. The ingredient has minimalsensory (taste, smell)/texture impact on food, and can be stored at room temperature with an 18-month shelf life.
For more information: www.protanica.com
