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What is the science?
The following are some of the studies on the science behind Cholestero-Low. This is not an exhaustive list however, and many more studies are available from PubMed.
Oat beta-glucan lowers cholesterol
The effect of oat β-glucan on LDL-cholesterol, non-HDL-cholesterol and apoB for CVD risk reduction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised-controlled trials. Hoang V. T, Ho. et al. British Journal of Nutrition 2016.
European Food Safety Authority Claim substantiating cholesterol lowering effect of oat beta-glucan
Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to oat beta glucan and lowering blood cholesterol and reduced risk of (coronary) heart disease pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. EFSA Journal 2010
European Food Safety Authority substantiating blood sugar stabilising effect of oat beta-glucan
Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to beta-glucans .. and reduction of post-prandial glycaemic responses persuant to Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. EFSA Journal 2011.
How oat beta-glucan may help with appetite control
The role of meal viscosity and oat β-glucan characteristics in human appetite control: a randomized crossover trial. Rebello, CJ et al. Nutrition Journal 2014.
Science behind Co-enzyme Q10 in heart health
Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation in Aging and Disease. Hernández-Camacho,JD, et al. Frontiers in Physiology 2018.
The Effects of Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation on Lipid Profiles among Patients with Coronary Artery Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Mohammed.
Science behind how inulin may help lowering cholesterol
Effects of dietary inulin on serum lipids, blood glucose and the gastrointestinal environment in hypercholesterolemic men. Causey JL. et al. Nutrition Research 2000.
Inulin: Properties, health benefits and food applications. Shoaib, M et al. Carbohydrate Polymers. 2016.
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