The Effect of a Red Rice and Olive Extract Nutrition Supplement on Cholesterol Levels in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome

Inclusion Criteria: * metabolic syndrome according to ATPIII criteria 3 of the following: * waist circumference \>88cm (in females) or \>102cm (in males) * triglycerides \>150mg/dl * HDL \<40 (50)mg/dl in males (females) * blood pressure\>130/85 or treatment for AHT * glucose \>110mg/dl Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy * treatment with cholesterol lowering drugs