Specifically: "On the basis of the data available, the Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has been established between the dietary intake of ALA and the reduction of blood cholesterol concentrations."
linked to which is: "The Panel considers that the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations is beneficial to human health"
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Specifically: "On the basis of the data available, the Panel concludes that a cause and effect relationship has been established between the dietary intake of ALA and the reduction of blood cholesterol concentrations."
linked to which is: "The Panel considers that the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol concentrations is beneficial to human health"