New study confirms that WACKER's Antioxidant HTEssence promotes heart health
The results of two studies show that WACKER’s hydroxytyrosol HTEssence has a positive effect on heart health. A recent human clinical study demonstrates that HTEssence is able to reduce LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol. Reducing LDL has been found to support heart health. This study confirms the positive effects of HTEssence that had been demonstrated in an earlier study. Regarded as a highly effective antioxidant found in olives, hydroxytyrosol may have positive effects on blood pressure, joints and the immune and cardiovascular systems. WACKER manufactures hydroxytyrosol in a patented process that ensures high purity and a precisely defined content.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), some 17.9 million people die of cardiovascular diseases—particularly coronary heart disease and strokes—every year. This makes cardiovascular diseases the No. 1 cause of death worldwide. Risk factors that increase the likelihood of such diseases may be affected by health-conscious habits, with diet playing a key role. In this regard, there is increasing demand for ingredients that promote coronary health.