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Cholesterol-lowering effects of psyllium-enriched cereal as an adjunct to a prudent diet in the treatment of mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  1319110     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid, rich in soluble fiber, significantly lowers serum cholesterol concentrations. To investigate the lipid-lowering effects of a ready-to-eat cereal enriched with psyllium, we studied 44 hypercholesterolemic ambulatory individuals for 7 wk, using a randomized, double-blind, parallel design. After a 1-wk baseline period, subjects were randomly assigned to consume 114 g/d of a psyllium-flake or wheat-bran-flake cerearl for 6 wk adjunctive to an American Heart Association Step I diet. Serum high-density-lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides remained unchanged throughout the study; however, serum cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) concentrations were significantly lower on psyllium than on wheat-bran cereal. Additionally, serum total and LDL cholesterol values were significantly lower than baseline values in the psyllium group. The dietary nutrient intake of the two groups did not differ except for soluble fiber. Adding psyllium-enriched cereal to a prudent low-fat diet may enhance dietary management of hypercholesterolemia.
Authors:
J W Anderson; S Riddell-Mason; N J Gustafson; S F Smith; M Mackey
Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The American journal of clinical nutrition     Volume:  56     ISSN:  0002-9165     ISO Abbreviation:  Am. J. Clin. Nutr.     Publication Date:  1992 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1992-07-23     Completed Date:  1992-07-23     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0376027     Medline TA:  Am J Clin Nutr     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  93-8     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Metabolic Research Group, University of Kentucky, Lexington.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Anticholesteremic Agents / administration & dosage,  therapeutic use*
Apolipoprotein A-I / analysis
Apolipoproteins B / blood
Body Weight
Cereals
Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
Cholesterol, LDL / blood
Dietary Fats / administration & dosage
Dietary Fiber / administration & dosage,  therapeutic use
Double-Blind Method
Female
Humans
Hypercholesterolemia / diet therapy,  drug therapy*
Male
Patient Compliance
Psyllium / administration & dosage,  therapeutic use*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Anticholesteremic Agents; 0/Apolipoprotein A-I; 0/Apolipoproteins B; 0/Cholesterol, LDL; 0/Dietary Fats; 8063-16-9/Psyllium

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