PURPOSE Recent evidence supports a significant association between the intake of dietary
fiber and levels of inflammatory markers. The objective of this study was to determine …

Background: C-reactive protein (CRP), a sensitive marker of inflammation, is an
independent predictor of future cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is a major cause of …

Purpose: To determine if increased dietary or supplemental intake of fiber slows or prevents
inflammation as evidenced by high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) values. Data …

The role of dietary fiber in the prevention of cardiovascular disease has received increasing
attention as data have accumulated. Recent cohort studies have found a consistent …

High dietary fiber intake has been shown to reduce the risk of the metabolic syndrome (MS),
cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Psyllium is a widely used fiber …

Endothelial dysfunction and increased arterial stiffness occur early in the pathogenesis of
the metabolic syndrome and they are both powerful independent predictors of …

Background Diets high in fiber are associated with lower levels of inflammatory markers.
This study examined the reduction in inflammation from a diet supplemented with fiber …

High‐fibre intake has been shown to reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome (MS),
cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Psyllium is one of the most widely used fibre …

Optimum levels and types of dietary fibre that provide the greatest beneficial effects on
metabolic syndrome risk factors in overweight and obese individuals have yet to be …

Background Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women and men.
Psyllium, a soluble fiber has been known to reduce serum lipids. In this pilot study, we …