Composition and method for reducing serum cholesterol levels
OwnerHarlan Lee Sorkin JR.inventor
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Abstract
A composition and method for reducing serum cholesterol in humans and animals is provided. The method comprises administering phytosterol and policosanol which together produce a synergistic effect in lowering serum cholesterol levels. Preferably the administered composition includes about 3.2:1 parts by weight of phytosterol and policosanol.
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A composition for reducing serum cholesterol levels in humans and animals, said composition comprising:
- from about 5% to about 75% by weight of phytosterol, from about 1% to about 60% by weight of policosanol, and from 0% to about 65% by weight of pharmaceutically acceptable formulation aids.
A method for reducing serum cholesterol levels in humans and animals by administering to at least one of a human and an animal from about 5% to about 75% by weight of phytosterol, from about 1% to about 60% by weight of policosanol, and from 0% to about 65% by weight of pharmaceutically acceptable formulation aids.
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