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The disclosure is generally directed to methods and compositions for reducing blood cholesterol levels, and more particularly to dietary supplements for reducing blood cholesterol levels. The dietary supplements for reducing cholesterol typically comprise at least one phytosterol source, at least on

The disclosure is generally directed to methods and compositions for reducing blood cholesterol levels, and more particularly to dietary supplements for reducing blood cholesterol levels. The dietary supplements for reducing cholesterol typically comprise at least one phytosterol source, at least one soluble fiber source, at least one guggulsterone source, and at least one policosanol source.

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1. A dietary supplement for reducing cholesterol comprising: at least one phytosterol source;at least one soluble fiber source;at least one guggulsterone source;at least one policosanol source;an extract of Salvia miltiorrhiza; and,an anthocyanin source. 2. The dietary supplement according to claim

1. A dietary supplement for reducing cholesterol comprising: at least one phytosterol source;at least one soluble fiber source;at least one guggulsterone source;at least one policosanol source;an extract of Salvia miltiorrhiza; and,an anthocyanin source. 2. The dietary supplement according to claim 1, wherein the phytosterol source comprises at least one of sitosterol, campesterol, sitostanol, brassicasterol, and stigmasterol. 3. The dietary supplement according to claim 1, wherein the dietary supplement includes at least about 250 milligrams (mgs) of phytosterols per suggested serving of dietary supplement. 4. The dietary supplement according to claim 1, wherein the soluble fiber source comprises at least one of psyllium husks and extract products derived from oats, peas, and beans. 5. The dietary supplement according to claim 1, wherein the dietary supplement includes at least about 200 mgs of soluble fiber per suggested serving of dietary supplement. 6. The dietary supplement according to claim 1, wherein the soluble fiber sources comprises beta-glucan. 7. The dietary supplement according to claim 1, wherein the guggulsterone source comprises guggul lipid. 8. The dietary supplement according to claim 1, wherein the dietary supplement includes at least about 2.5 mgs of guggulsterones per suggested serving of dietary supplement. 9. The dietary supplement according to claim 1, wherein the policosanol comprises at least one of 1-octacosanol, 1-dotriacontanol, 1-triacontanol, 1-tetracosanol, 1-tetratriacontanol, 1-hexacosanol, 1-heptacosanol, and 1-nonacosanol. 10. The dietary supplement according to claim 1, wherein the dietary supplement includes at least about 5 mgs of policosanol per suggested serving of dietary supplement. 11. The dietary supplement according to claim 1, further comprising a salt of glucaric acid. 12. The dietary supplement according to claim 1, further comprising coenzyme Q10. 13. The dietary supplement according to claim 1, further comprising at least one phytoestrogen source. 14. The dietary supplement according to claim 1, further comprising a chromium source. 15. The dietary supplement according to claim 1, further comprising pantothenic acid or derivatives thereof. 16. The dietary supplement according to claim 15, wherein the panthothenic acid derivative is pantethine. 17. The dietary supplement according to claim 1, further comprising artichoke leaf extract. 18. A method for reducing cholesterol levels, comprising: administering a dietary supplement comprising at least one phytosterol source, at least one soluble fiber source, at least one guggulsterone source, and at least one policosanol source to an individual in need thereof.