Abstract: An orally administrable composition and method for reducing serum cholesterol levels are disclosed. A pharmaceutical composition comprising guar gum, and a dispersing mineral salt such as, for example, calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, or potassium carbonate, is administered to humans to reduce serum cholesterol levels.

Abstract: This invention relates to a biocidal composition comprising water, a source of chlorite ions, a source of chloride ions and a source of chlorate ions where the mol ratio of chlorite ions to chlorate ions is in the range from about 2:1 to about 1000:1, the mol ratio of chlorite ions to chloride ions is from about 0.1:1 to about 1000:1 and the mol ratio of chloride ions to chlorate ions is in the range from about 0.1:1 to about 1000.1; the chlorite ion source present in amounts of from about 40 grams to about 0.04 milligrams per thousand grams of water; and the composition including a pH adjusting material in an amount sufficient to adjust the pH of the mixture to above 7.0. Thus the composition avoiding the formation of significant amounts of chlorine dioxide or stabilized chloride dioxide.

Abstract: A mold and dust inhibiting composition which has particular utility in connection with the storage and handling of animal feeds, grains, and hay, and also in connection with the use of animal litter such as poultry litter, as well as having general utility for controlling both mold and dust. The composition of the invention is an aqueous solution of one or more salts of propionic acid, one or more deliquescent substances, and also preferably one or more humectants. Propionate ions are made available for mold control by this solution just as effectively as propionic acid, but without the disadvantages of propionic acid including a bad odor, serious corrosive characteristics, and high volatility and hence short residual time. The deliquescent, and preferably also the humectant, prevent moisture from migrating toward container walls where there is a large day/night temperature differential, and also prevent dry regions from developing and producing potentially harmful dust.