ADM produces the CardioAid™ brand of plant sterols, a class of plant-derived compounds that have proven effective in blocking the absorption of cholesterol.
The FDA has indicated in a public letter that certain food products containing plant sterols may qualify for the following health claim: "FDA Health Claim - Daily consumption of a total of at least .8 grams of plant sterols in two meals may reduce the risk of heart disease when part of a diet low in fat and cholesterol."
