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What is Sunvasterol™?
Clean-label, Allergen-Free Sunflower-Sourced Plant Sterols
Sunvasterol™ is Kensing’s sunflower-origin plant sterols, allergen-free by origin, non-GMO, and EFSA approved. Upcycled from sunflower oil distillates, it delivers the clinically supported cholesterol-lowering benefits of plant sterols while meeting clean-label expectations.
Why Choose Sunvasterol™?
Clean. Pure. Trusted.
Exclusive EFSA Approval for Sunflower Phytosterols
Benefits from EFSA’s Novel Food application process, and the new EFSA approval grants Kensing five years of commercial exclusivity in Europe.
Allergen-Free Advantage
It is naturally free from allergens, making it the preferred choice for brands aiming to serve sensitive consumers or simplify labeling.
Clean Label & Sustainable Sourcing
Sourced from upcycled sunflower oil distillates, Sunvasterol™ is non-GMO, deforestation-free, and produced with a low environmental footprint.
Meeting Global Health Demands
32% of all global deaths are attributed to Cardiovascular disease.1
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women.2
80% of premature CVD mortality is preventable through a healthy diet & lifestyle.3
44% of consumers turn to dietary supplements for Heart Health.4
One ingredient. Endless application possibilities
Sunvasterol™ is available as free sterols or fat-soluble esters, making it easy to incorporate into a wide range of formulations:
- Nutritional Supplements: Heart health formulas, multivitamin blends, single-ingredient cholesterol support products.
- Functional Foods & Beverages: Yogurts, dairy and plant-based alternatives, spreads and salad dressings.
Science-Backed Cholesterol Reduction
Sunvasterol™ is the first and only EFSA-claim compliant sunflower phytosterol range, meeting all EU regulatory conditions for both maintenance (≥0.8 g/day) and cholesterol-lowering (1.5–3 g/day) claims.
- Studies have shown that phytosterols lower levels of blood total and LDL cholesterol through competition with cholesterol absorption.
- Daily intake of 1.5-3 g plant sterols can reduce blood cholesterol levels dose-dependently by 7-12.5% in a period of 2-3 weeks.5
- Supported by 140+ clinical studies.
- It can also be used in combination with statins.
Sunflowers – Good for the Earth, good for the Heart
We combine quality with care for people and the planet. Sunvasterol™ is upcycled from sunflower oil distillates, reducing waste and minimizing its environmental impact.
We operate an integrated supply chain that positions us as the global leader in sunflower natural vitamin E, Sun E®, and now, with Sunvasterol™, we offer a comprehensive and sustainable solution for heart health and wellness.
Download our latest catalogs to explore Sunvasterol applications to develop heart health solutions:
Sunvasterol™ Brochure
Cardiovascular Health
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SOURCES
1- World Health Organization, Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), 2025. (https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cardiovascular-diseases-(cvds))
2- National Library of Medicine, The Lancet women and cardiovascular disease Commission: reducing the global burden by 2030, 2021. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34010613/)
3- European Society of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease Statistics 2019.
4- Global Burden of Disease Study-Lanc
5- EFSA 2012. Commission Regulation (EU) No. 686/2014.
2- National Library of Medicine, The Lancet women and cardiovascular disease Commission: reducing the global burden by 2030, 2021. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34010613/)
3- European Society of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease Statistics 2019.
4- Global Burden of Disease Study-Lanc
5- EFSA 2012. Commission Regulation (EU) No. 686/2014.
DISCLAIMER
These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
The information on this webpage is a business-to-business information and not intended for the final consumer. Certain statements may not be applicable in all geographical regions. Product labeling and associated claims differ based upon government requirements, and country or region-specific information should also be considered when labeling or advertising to final consumers.
This web page and its associated brochures and other documents do not constitute or provide scientific or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and are distributed without warranty of any kind, either expressly or implied. This web page, its title or contents and associated brochures and other documents do not in any way make recommendations for health or marketing claims by the reader. Country and region specific regulations should be considered in this regard. KENSING MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIED, BY FACT OR LAW, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
The information on this webpage is a business-to-business information and not intended for the final consumer. Certain statements may not be applicable in all geographical regions. Product labeling and associated claims differ based upon government requirements, and country or region-specific information should also be considered when labeling or advertising to final consumers.
This web page and its associated brochures and other documents do not constitute or provide scientific or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and are distributed without warranty of any kind, either expressly or implied. This web page, its title or contents and associated brochures and other documents do not in any way make recommendations for health or marketing claims by the reader. Country and region specific regulations should be considered in this regard. KENSING MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIED, BY FACT OR LAW, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
