| 摘要 |
The present invention is directed to compositions comprising: (a) a first component selected from the group consisting of L-arginine, polypeptides thereof, acceptable salts thereof, pro-forms thereof, and mixtures thereof; and (b) a second component selected from the group consisting of sterols, stanols, esters thereof, polyol fatty acid polyesters, and mixtures thereof. The present invention is further directed to kits comprising these compositions as well as methods of using the compositions. The compositions, kits, and methods herein are useful for providing general health benefits to the consumer, particularly cardiovascular benefits, anti-menopausal benefits and/or treating sexual dysfunction (particularly, erectile dysfunction). Most particularly, the compositions, kits, and methods herein are useful for providing cardiovascular benefits, including lowering cholesterol in the consumer, treating, preventing, and/or inhibiting heart disease (e.g., atherosclerosis, restenosis, thrombosis) and, for example, treating other conditions such as hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, poor circulation, and complications associated with diabetes. |
