A new means of creating a standardized honey that can be used for a variety of uses. One example is a honey product that protects the stomach and inhibits H. pylori. This product has a consistent minimal antimicrobial effect. The honey may be standardized to pH, organic acid level, mineral levels, aldehyde levels, and polyphenol levels. Molasses or natural syrup may be substituted for honey. Other variations are honey that is supplemented with molasses, natural syrup, standardized molasses and/or standardized natural syrup.

A new means of creating a standardized honey that can be used for a variety of uses. One example is a honey product that protects the stomach and inhibits H. pylori. This product has a consistent minimal antimicrobial effect. The honey may be standardized to pH, organic acid level, mineral levels, aldehyde levels, and polyphenol levels. Molasses or natural syrup may be substituted for honey. Other variations are honey that is supplemented with molasses, natural syrup, standardized molasses and/or standardized natural syrup.

Formation of low-crystallinity phytosterol nanoparticles via cooling-controlled supercritical carbon dioxide (SC—CO.sub.2) impregnation of phytosterols into biodegradable nanoporous starch aerogels and methods of preparing these aerogels are disclosed. The nanoporous starch aerogels increase water dissolution and bioaccessibility of the phytosterols, thereby making them available for preparation of high nutraceutical value foods.

Formation of low-crystallinity phytosterol nanoparticles via cooling-controlled supercritical carbon dioxide (SC—CO.sub.2) impregnation of phytosterols into biodegradable nanoporous starch aerogels and methods of preparing these aerogels are disclosed. The nanoporous starch aerogels increase water dissolution and bioaccessibility of the phytosterols, thereby making them available for preparation of high nutraceutical value foods.

The present invention relates to an edible composition comprising plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester and triglyceride fat usable for lowering serum LDL cholesterol. The composition further comprises oligosaccharides and sugars. The composition can preferably be used in dietary supplements, fillings and toppings.

The present invention relates to an edible composition comprising plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester and triglyceride fat usable for lowering serum LDL cholesterol. The composition further comprises oligosaccharides and sugars. The composition can preferably be used in dietary supplements, fillings and toppings.

Theobromine for use in the treatment of increasing HDL-cholesterol and/or increasing the ratio HDL-cholesterol:LDL-cholesterol in humans and the use of theobromine for increasing HDL-cholesterol in humans, and/or for increasing the ratio HDL-C/LDL-C, and compositions comprising theobromine.

Theobromine for use in the treatment of increasing HDL-cholesterol and/or increasing the ratio HDL-cholesterol:LDL-cholesterol in humans and the use of theobromine for increasing HDL-cholesterol in humans, and/or for increasing the ratio HDL-C/LDL-C, and compositions comprising theobromine.

This document provides dietary supplements. For example, composition having a combination of ingredients useful in reducing cholesterol and improving overall cardiovascular health as well as methods for reducing cholesterol and improving overall cardiovascular health are provided.

This document provides dietary supplements. For example, composition having a combination of ingredients useful in reducing cholesterol and improving overall cardiovascular health as well as methods for reducing cholesterol and improving overall cardiovascular health are provided.