Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Edible compositions for lowering cholesterol
- Patent Title (中): 用于降低胆固醇的食用组合物
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Application No.: US12851366Application Date: 2010-08-05
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Publication No.: US08414913B2Publication Date: 2013-04-09
- Inventor: Ingmar Wester , Tapio Palmu , Anu Hopia , Pirojo Alho-Lehto , Paula Virtanen , Anniina Pouru
- Applicant: Ingmar Wester , Tapio Palmu , Anu Hopia , Pirojo Alho-Lehto , Paula Virtanen , Anniina Pouru
- Applicant Address: FI Raisio
- Assignee: Raisio Benecol Oy
- Current Assignee: Raisio Benecol Oy
- Current Assignee Address: FI Raisio
- Agency: Arent Fox LLP
- Priority: FI20010780 20010412
- Main IPC: A61K47/28
- IPC: A61K47/28 ; A61K47/36

Abstract:
The present invention is related to improved compositions for reducing serum total and/or LDL cholesterol levels. The compositions are combinations of dietary fiber and plant sterol. The compositions are used as such or more advantageously in food products and comprise one or several fibers, preferably β-glucan, in combination with one or several plant sterols and/or stanols in their free and/or esterified forms.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100298261A1 EDIBLE COMPOSITIONS FOR LOWERING CHOLESTEROL Public/Granted day:2010-11-25
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