Omega 3, probiotics and plant sterols and stanols
- What are probiotics, omega 3 and plant sterols and stanols?
- What are the health benefits of foods with added omega 3, probiotics or plant sterols and stanols?
- Which? helps you decide whether they’re good value for money, and find natural alternatives where available
What's in this guide
Are functional foods better for you?
Which? examines the health claims of foods containing added omega 3, probiotics or plant sterols or stanols
Omega 3
Do foods with added omega 3 improve your health, and are they worth taking?
Probiotics
Probiotics are ‘good’ bacteria that, it is claimed, benefit our digestive health, and are often added to yoghurts and yoghurt drinks
Plant sterols and stanols
Plant sterols and stanols are added to yoghurt drinks, margarines and yoghurt, and claim to lower cholesterol
Unusual functional foods
When searching for functional foods, we came across some unusual types, including probiotic mints and vitamin enriched water