What is Plant stanol ester?
Plant stanol ester is the cholesterol lowering ingredient in Benecol® products and dietary supplements. It is proven to reduce cholesterol up to 7-10% in 2-3 weeks.
- Plant stanol ester works by inhibiting the absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine
- Plant stanol ester is composed of plant stanols and fatty acids
- Plant stanols are naturally found for example in cereals and vegetable oil
- The fatty acids in Plant stanol ester are derived from food grade vegetable oils, such as low erucic acid rapeseed oil
- Proven and tested by scientific studies
- Endorsed by expert bodies and heart health foundations globally
- Invention of Raisio and manufactured only by Raisio
