Hypocholesterolemic effects of oat and bean products

Hypocholesterolemic effects of oat and bean products

Oat and bean products, which contain large amounts of water-soluble fiber, are particularly effective hypocholesterolemic agents. Recent experiments with human subjects using these products as supplements to the diet are reviewed. High-carbohydrate, high-fiber diets offer a nutritious, economical, a...

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of clinical nutrition 1988-09, Vol.48 (3), p.749-753
Hauptverfasser: Anderson, JW, Gustafson, NJ
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Cholesterol - blood
Dietary Fiber - pharmacology
Edible Grain
Fabaceae
Female
Humans
Hypercholesterolemia - diet therapy
Male
Plants, Medicinal
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Zusammenfassung:Oat and bean products, which contain large amounts of water-soluble fiber, are particularly effective hypocholesterolemic agents. Recent experiments with human subjects using these products as supplements to the diet are reviewed. High-carbohydrate, high-fiber diets offer a nutritious, economical, and readily accepted means to reduce serum cholesterol.
ISSN:0002-9165
1938-3207
DOI:10.1093/ajcn/48.3.749