| abstract |
A composition for preventing and/or treating clinically elevated cholesterol levels, hypercholesterolemia and/or cardiovascular disease contains β-glucan, olive oil or olive leaf polyphenols or extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) or olive leaf extract (OLE), and red rice yeast substances (e.g. red rice yeast extract (RRYE)). Methods of using the composition to treat and/or prevent clinically elevated cholesterol levels, hypercholesterolemia and/or cardiovascular disease are provided. |