A new physiologically active nutritional supplement (I), having a beneficial effect against metabolic disorders (especially hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis), comprises (by weight) at least 50 (preferably 70) wt. % cereal bran, at least 15 (preferably 20) wt. % cereal germ, at least 5 (preferably 7) wt. % yeast and at least 1 wt. % plant- or fruit-derived powder with high vitamin C content. An independent claim is included for the use of oat bran, wheat-germ, brewer's yeast and acerola powder for the preparation of a physiologically active nutritional supplement having a beneficial effect against metabolic disorders. ACTIVITY : Antilipemic; Antiarteriosclerotic; Anorectic; Antidiabetic; Cytostatic; Immunostimulant; Cardiant; Laxative. MECHANISM OF ACTION : None given in the source material.
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