PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cholesterol absorption control agent containing a Ganoderma lucidum extract.SOLUTION: A Ganoderma lucidum extract shows an excellent cholesterol absorption control action, and more particularly, a preventing or improving action of arteriosclerosis, a promotion action of cholesterol elimination, and an uptake inhibitory action of cholesterol to lipid micelles. Therefore, it can utilize as medicaments, quasi drugs or foods having a safe and excellent cholesterol absorption control action.