Cholesterol-lowering effects of soluble-fiber cereals as part of a prudent diet for patients with mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia.

摘要: Soluble-fiber breakfast cereals were examined for their cholesterol-lowering ability in 58 male patients with mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Patients followed step 1 diet minimum of 6 wk, then randomly assigned groups incorporating either corn flakes or one two soluble-fiber (pectin enriched psyllium enriched) the an additional wk. During diet-only phase, total cholesterol dropped 3.8%. cereal-plus-diet and LDL values pectin-enriched cereal group 2.1% (P = 0.243) 3.9% 0.16), respectively, they 5.9% 0.005) 5.7% 0.034), psyllium-enriched group. no significant effects on HDL cholesterol, triglyceride, body weight found within between any groups. These results support use as effective well-tolerated part prudent treatment hypercholesterolemia.