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Patent Application
App. No. 11/189,667

Phytosterol and/or phytostanol derivatives

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App. No.
11/189,667
Abstract

The present invention relates to a phytosterol and/or a phytostanol ester compound produced from the reaction of a phytosterol and/or a phytostanol with a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), wherein the polyunsaturated fatty acid has from 18 to 22 carbon atoms and at least three carbon-carbon double bonds. Processes for producing and compositions and a process for using such compositions are also provided.

Claims (8)

1 - 8 . (canceled)

9 . A composition for lowering serum cholseterol and triglyceride levels in a mammal comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier in combination with an effective amount of phytosterol and/or phytostanol ester compound produced from a reaction of a phytosterol and/or phytostanol with a polyunsaturated fatty acid having from 18 to 22 carbon atoms and at least three carboncarbon double bonds.

10 . A composition according to claim 9 wherein the pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and phytosterol and/or phytostanol ester compound are formed into a unit dosage form.

11 . A composition according to claim 10 wherein the unit dosage form is selected from the group consisting of capsules, powders, liquids, gels, and tablets.

12 . A composition according to claim 10 wherein the composition is a dietary supplement or a food ingredient.

13 . A composition according to claim 10 wherein the mammal is a human.

14 . A process for lowering serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels in a mammal comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of the composition of claim 9 .

15 - 20 . (canceled)