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Originally Posted by Rufio
Hm, perhaps the fiber? I may be wrong, but I recall hearing that fibers helps with cholesterol problems.
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Soluble Fiber
Soluble fiber appears to reduce LDL cholesterol by reducing cholesterol absorption in the intestines. Soluble fiber binds with cholesterol so that it is excreted.
Soluble fiber can be found as a dietary supplement, such as psyllium powder, or in foods such as:
Oats, barley, rye
Legumes (peas, beans)
Some fruits such as apples, prunes, and berries
Some vegetables, such as carrots, brussel sprouts, broccoli, yams
Five to 10 grams a day of soluble fiber has been found to decrease LDL cholesterol by approximately 5%.
The FDA allows soluble fiber products to indicate on the label that they are "heart-healthy".
You are correct.