Guest guest Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Psyllium Fiber Lowers Cholesterol Contributed by Richard Ask via Georgiana Duncan An analysis of eight different studies suggest that a non-soluble fiber called psyllium can help lower total cholesterol levels as well as LDL or "bad" cholesterol levels. Dr. James Anderson of the University of Kentucky and colleagues used statistical techniques to evaluate findings involving a total 656 patients who had high cholesterol and were on a low-fat diet in addition to taking psyllium. Anderson found that after eight weeks of treatment, patients averaged nearly a seven percent reduction in LDL cholesterol and in their ratio of LDL to HDL or "good" cholesterol. Researchers are still not sure just how psyllium reduces cholesterol -- it may increase the excretion of bile acid and cholesterol from the liver, suggests Anderson in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Psyllium fiber comes from the husks of psyllium seeds, and is found in several over-the-counter fiber supplements and laxatives. "When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on." Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882 - 1945), quoted Kansas City Star, June 5, 1977 Check Out My Groups: Everything Natural http://health./ Everything Magick EverythingMagick/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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