Scientific studies
Double-blind randomized placebo controlled trial demonstrating serum cholesterol lowering efficacy of a smoothie drink with added plant stanol esters in an Indonesian population
A clinical study has demonstrated that a smoothie drink with 1 gram of added plant stanols, taken twice daily after meals, lowers blood total and…
Normal LDL-cholesterol levels are associated with subclinical atherosclerosis in the absence of risk factors
Individuals without cardiovascular (CV) risk factors are normally considered low risk for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease (CVD) and…
The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of plant sterol or stanol-enriched functional foods as a primary prevention strategy for people with cardiovascular disease risk in England: a modeling study
This publication evaluates the cost-effectiveness of consuming margarine-type spreads with added plant sterols or stanols for the prevention of…
Consumer purchase behaviour of foods with added phytosterols in six European countries: data from a post-launch monitoring survey
This most recent PLM survey confirms again that foods with added plant sterols and stanols were mainly purchased by the intended target population…
Structured advice provided by a dietitian increases adherence of consumers to diet and lifestyle changes and lowers blood low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol: the increasing adherence of consumers to diet & lifestyle changes to lower (LDL) cholesterol
Dietitian delivered structured advice increases adherence to recommended diet and lifestyle changes and lowers low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol…
Is there a role for lifestyle changes in cardiovascular prevention? What, when and how?
Experts agree that lifestyle changes including a healthy diet are important for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention…
Low-density lipoproteins cause atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. 1. Evidence from genetic, epidemiologic, and clinical studies. A consensus statement from the European Atherosclerosis Society Consensus Panel
During the 85th EAS congress in Prague, the European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) announced the publication of a new Consensus Statement, which…
Healthcare cost savings of phytosterol food supplements in the European Union
Publication by Frost & Sullivan commissioned by FSE on Healthcare Cost Savings of Phytosterol Food Supplements in the European Union…
Randomized controlled trial of the effect of phytosterols-enriched low-fat milk on lipid profile in Chinese
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial showed that phytosterol- enriched low-fat milk consumption led to a significant reduction in total…
Cholesterol lowering efficacy of plant stanol ester in a new type of product matrix, a chewable dietary supplement
A new study shows that a chewable food supplement with added plant stanol esters can be used to help reduce elevated blood cholesterol levels…
An update of the evidence relating to plant-based diets and cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and overweight
A review of the current evidence indicates that plant-based diets can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes by around 20-25%…