Flaxseed dietary fibers lower cholesterol and increase fecal fat excretion, but magnitude of effect depend on food type

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Dietary fibers have been proposed to play a role in cardiovascular risk as well as body weight management. Flaxseeds are a good source of dietary fibers, and a large proportion of these are water-soluble viscous fibers.</p> <...

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Auteurs principaux: Kristensen Mette, Jensen Morten G, Aarestrup Julie, Petersen Kristina EN, Søndergaard Lise, Mikkelsen Mette S, Astrup Arne
Format: Article
Langue:English
Publié: BMC 2012-02-01
Collection:Nutrition & Metabolism
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Accès en ligne:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/9/1/8