| abstract |
A composition comprising one or more phytosterols and / or phytostanols and glucomannan, and the use of the composition in the treatment of lipid disorders in individuals with or without type II diabetes. Compositions for incorporation into foods, beverages, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and dietary supplements, comprising one or more phytosterols and / or phytostanols, and also glucomannan are provided. The composition is useful in various types of therapeutic applications, but in preferred forms, cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, dyslipidemia, hypoalphalipoproteinemia, hypertension It can be used to treat or prevent its underlying conditions, including hypercholesterolemia and visceral obesity. [Selection figure] None |