Results: Overall plasma cholesterol concentrations were lowered (Po0.05) after combination treatment (4.7270.20 mmol/l)
compared to control (5.4770.18 mmol/l).
Plasma low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol concentrations were decreased (Po0.05) after glucomannan (3.1670.14 mmol/l) and combination treatments (2.9570.16 mmol/l) compared to control (3.6070.16 mmol/l).
The results of lipid profiles did not differ between subject groups. Overall plasma lathosterol concentrations, an index of cholesterol biosynthesis, were lowered (Po0.05) after the combination treatment compared to the plant sterol treatment.