COLUMBUS EFFECTS ON CHOLESTEROL
Maintaining a normal total cholesterol level
It has been scientifically proven, and recognised by the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority), that the presence of at least 300mg of ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) in a food portion reduces the concentration of total cholesterol in the blood.
Columbus eggs contain more than 1100mg /100g compared to about 10mg / 100mg for classic eggs (yes, more than 100 times more!).
As such, Columbus eggs can use the health claim granted under article 13.1 of the European Directive 1924/2006, which states that “alpha-linolenic acid contributes to the maintenance of a normal cholesterol concentration”.
8% increase in HDL-C cholesterol
A Columbus scientific study on cholesterol shows that regular consumption of Columbus eggs compared to regular consumption of “classic” eggs leads to an 8% increase in the concentration of HDL-C cholesterol (the good one!).
9.6% drop in triglycerides
A Columbus scientific study on overweight shows that regular consumption of Columbus eggs compared to regular consumption of “classic” eggs leads to a 9.6% drop in triglycerides. This can be explained by the massive presence of omega-3 in Columbus eggs (15 times more than in a classic egg) and the fact that they have 25% less saturated fatty acids.
