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Natural cholesterol cruncher

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Men and women with high cholesterol lowered their total cholesterol by 4.7% and their LDL cholesterol by 6.7% by taking 5.1 grams of the soluble fiber psylium twice a day with meals for a 6-month period. The psylium did not seem to interfere with the absorption of vitamins or minerals.

Author: McCord, Holly
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1996
Health aspects, Management, Blood cholesterol, Psyllium

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Conquer cholesterol

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The low-fat, nearly vegetarian diet recommended to lower cholesterol may even help clean out the cholesterol that has already accumulated in the arteries. Key features of the diet include cutting fat intake to 10% of calories consumed and ingesting 10 grams of fiber each day.

Author: McCord, Holly
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1995
Methods, Hypertension, Low-cholesterol diet, Low cholesterol diet, Diet therapy

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Why chromium isn't shining

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Several research studies indicate that chromium as a food supplement has no significant effect on losing fat or burning muscle. A high-fiber, low-fat diet and regular exercise, not chromium, will help people lose weight and build muscle.

Author: McCord, Holly
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1996
Evaluation, Dietary supplements, Chromium, Chromium (Metal)

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