Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 16 June 2021
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health
Cardiovascular Health Policy: Discussion
Ms Irene Gibson:
We know that these drinks contain plant sterols and stanols, which are proven to reduce cholesterol but, again, as part of a heart healthy diet. They work for some individuals, but not for everybody. If we are recommending these products to people, we need to do so with sight of their cholesterol levels and recognising that some products are more efficacious than others.