Main functional role | Previously tested dose (g/day) | References | Content in the AD (g/day) | ||
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Women | Men | ||||
Soybean/soy protein | Cholesterol-lowering, anti-inflammatory | 25-47 | [4, 30, 33–35] | 21 | 25 |
Viscous fibers | Cholesterol- lowering, prebiotic, GI-reducing | 10-25 | [12, 19] | ||
β-glucans | 5.8 | 6.2 | |||
Guar gum | 5.6 | 6.7 | |||
Total | 11.4 | 12.9 | |||
Long chain ω-3 fatty acids (20:5 + 22:6) | Triglyceride-lowering, anti-inflammatory | 2-6 | [17, 26] | 2.4 | 3.0 |
Almonds | Cholesterol-lowering | 28-100 | [4, 32] | 28 | 28 |
Plant stanols | Cholesterol-lowering | 2-3 | [4, 31] | 2.0 | 2.7 |
Cinnamon | Antioxidant | 6 | [25] | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Blueberries | Antioxidant, prebiotic | 350 | [36] | 74.5 | 94.5 |
Vinegar | GI -reducing | 20 | [14] | 22.5 | 22.5 |
Probiotic | Cholesterol-lowering, anti-inflammatory | 1010 CFU | [18, 37, 38] |
0.1 (1010 CFU) |
0.1 (1010 CFU) |
Whey protein* | GI-reducing | 10 | [15] | 4.3 | 4.3 |