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Coronary Artery Disease
Progression of atherosclerosis lessened by intakes of fiber and whole-grain
November 24th, 2005
The progression of coronary-artery atherosclerosis is lessened by higher intakes of cereal fiber and whole-grain products. According to scientists from the United States, "Higher intake of fiber, especially cereal fiber, has been associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular events and mortality. However, there are limited data on the effect of fiber intake on measures of progression of coronary artery disease (CAD)." A. T. Erkkila and colleagues examined "the association between intakes of total fiber and fiber from different dietary sources and progression of coronary-artery atherosclerosis among women with established CAD. A prospective cohort...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-11-24)
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