Fiber supplements could help lower cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetics
According to a study presented at the American Heart Association's Sixth Annual Conference on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, Fiber supplements lower LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes.
02/05/05 Fiber supplements lower "bad" low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and increase "good" high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association's Sixth Annual Conference on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology.
High blood cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of diabetes-related death, according to the American Heart Association. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body can't produce or properly use insulin to turn food into energy.
Supplements that increase dietary fiber reduce blood cholesterol levels in the general population, which prompted researchers at Unicity International in Orem, Utah, to study its effect in people with type 2 diabetes.
