Health topic

Cholesterol & blood lipids

Some nutrients have authorised EU health claims related to cholesterol & blood lipids.

Substances with authorised claims

Other

Authorised EU claim

Beta-glucans contribute to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.

Authorised EU claim

Oat beta-glucan has been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease.

Authorised EU claim

Barley beta-glucan has been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease.

Other

Plant sterols / stanols

Authorised EU claim

Plant sterols/stanols contribute to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.

Authorised EU claim

Plant sterols have been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease.

Authorised EU claim

Plant stanol esters have been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease.

Authorised EU claim

Plant sterols and plant stanol esters have been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease.

What this doesn’t mean

An authorised claim related to cholesterol & blood lipids does not mean that the substance treats a medical condition or provides benefits beyond the specific authorised wording.

Other assessed claims (2)

Copper

Non-authorised — Copper contributes to cholesterol and glucose — assessed relationship: cholesterol metabolism.

Niacin (Vitamin B3)

Non-authorised — Helps to control blood lipid profiles (cholesterol, triglycerides).

Claim wording and status are accompanied by source references. See the corresponding ingredient guide for sources and detailed health-claim information.