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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new serum cholesterol lowering food or drink derived from catechin. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] As a result of performing a serum cholesterol lowering action test on eight types of catechins, a more excellent serum cholesterol lowering action was found by ester-type catechins, especially non-epi form (−) Cg and (−) GCg, Based on this knowledge, food and drink used for lowering serum cholesterol, which comprises (−) GCg, (−) Cg or a mixture thereof as an active ingredient, is proposed. [Selection figure] None |