Flaxseed dietary fibers lower cholesterol and increase fecal fat excretion, but magnitude of effect depend on food type

Flaxseed dietary fibers lower cholesterol and increase fecal fat excretion, but magnitude of effect depend on food type

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Dietary fibers have been proposed to play a role in cardiovascular risk as well as body weight management. Flaxseeds are a good source of dietary fibers, and a large proportion of these are water-soluble viscous fibers.</p> <...

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Main Authors: Kristensen Mette, Jensen Morten G, Aarestrup Julie, Petersen Kristina EN, Søndergaard Lise, Mikkelsen Mette S, Astrup Arne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
Subjects:
Flaxseed
dietary fiber
fat excretion
cholesterol
Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/9/1/8

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