Distinct mechanisms of plasma LDL lowering by dietary fiber in the guinea pig: specific effects of pectin, guar gum, and psyllium

Pectin (PE), guar gum (GG), and psyllium (PSY) lower plasma low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol concentrations in guinea pigs with different orders of magnitude by inducing defined alterations in hepatic cholesterol homeostasis (Fernandez et al. 1994. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 59: 869-879; 61: 127-13...

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Main Author: M L Fernandez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 1995-11-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520397200