Effect of time of administration on cholesterol-lowering by psyllium: a randomized cross-over study in normocholesterolemic or slightly hypercholesterolemic subjects

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Reports of the use of psyllium, largely in hypercholesterolemic men, have suggested that it lowers serum cholesterol as a result of the binding of bile acids in the intestinal lumen. Widespread advertisements have claimed an associat...

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Main Authors: Edwards Alun L, Shaffer Eldon A, Van Rosendaal Guido MA, Brant Rollin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-09-01
Series:Nutrition Journal
Online Access:http://www.nutritionj.com/content/3/1/17