COMPOSITION COMPRISING ALCOHOL EXTRACTS FROM OLIGOPORUS TEPHROLEUCUS FOR TREATING OR PREVENTING HYPERLIPIDEMIA

摘要

PURPOSE: A composition containing an alcohol extract of Oligoporus tephroleucus is provided to suppress absorption of cholesterol in body, and to prevent or treat hyperlipidemia. CONSTITUTION: A composition for preventing or treating hyperlipidemia contains a C1-C10 alcohol extract of Oligoporus tephroleucus as an active ingredient. A pharmaceutical product for preventing or treating hyperlipidemia contains the alcohol extract as an active ingredient. A health functional food for preventing or treating hyperlipidemia contains the alcohol extract as an active ingredient. A method for preventing or treating hyperlipidemia comprises a step of administering the alcohol extract to animals exclusive of human. The alcohol extract suppresses absorption of cholesterol in blood and esterase activity. The alcohol extract is prepared by extracting Oligoporus tephroleucus with 90-99.9%(v/v) ethanol at 20-60 deg. C for 12-36 hours. [Reference numerals] (AA) CEL inhibition %; (BB) Water extract; (CC) Ethanol extract