摘要 |
The present invention relates to an agent for the suppression or lowering of blood lipids, cholesterol and neutral fats, which is derived from a plant and comprises, as an effective ingredient, an edible dietary fiber which contains cellulose and lignin as its main constituents and maintains the cellulose and lignin in a bonded state as in the plant. The agent is obtained from a dietary fiber source derived from plants. The source is treated with an alkali or acid, and neutralized, washed with water, dehydrated and dried if necessary for completion, and then may be safely ingested by humans. |