cholesterol is a fatty substance used to produce cell membranes. It is used in manufacture of bile acids and estrogen. Cholesterol is measures as total cholesterol , LDL or bad cholesterol, HDL or good cholesterol. HDL helps lowering of total cholesterol levels by carrying cholesterol away from arteries to liver. a healthy cholesterol level is between 130 mg/DL – less than 199 mg/DL . LDL should be below 100 mg/DL and HDL should be above 40 mg/DL. Tryglycerides should be lower than 150 mg/DL. icreased body facts as measured by triglyceroides are also an increased risk factor.
role of soluble fiber: a commonly used laxative like metamucil ingredient – Blond Psyllium contains an active ingredient mucilage. it swells and forms a thick mass helpng it increase stool size. many clinical studies have tested blond Psylium in many forms. Cereals and snack bars may contain this solube fiber in different quantities. LDL cholesterol is found to have decrased by 5% in the group that has taken 7% – 10% grams of solube fiber. There are studies published by archives of internal medicine studying effectiveness of Psylium and comparing it with simvastatin.
for best results eat diet with soluble fiber than just low-fat diet.
Blond Psyllium can cause abdominal pain or constipation, diarrhea and other side effects. some people also may be allergic to it. .it may increase risk of low blood sugar when taken with diabetes medications. consult your doctor before taking these in any form such as metamucil or nutrition bars.