Study of Psyllium (Plantago ovata L.) effects on diabetes and lipidemia in the Iranian type II diabetic patients.
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and is high in both fiber and mucilage. The beneficial effect of dietary fiber in the management of type II diabetes has not been totally demonstrated. The purpose of this study was to determine the plasma- lowering effects of 5 g b.i.d. of psyllium husk fiber, as...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Institue of Medicinal Plants, ACECR
2004-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medicinal Plants |
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| Online Access: | http://jmp.ir/article-1-727-en.html |