Dr. Ian Smith Urges 25-38g of Fiber Daily to Lower LDL Cholesterol
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Updated · TODAY · Jul 23
Dr. Ian Smith Urges 25-38g of Fiber Daily to Lower LDL Cholesterol
1 articles · Updated · TODAY · Jul 23
Summary
95% of Americans fall short on fiber intake, a gap Dr. Ian Smith says leaves a key heart-health tool underused.
25-38 grams a day can help lower LDL cholesterol because soluble fiber binds to cholesterol in the gut and carries it out of the body.
Fiber also slows sugar absorption, supporting blood-sugar control and potentially helping prevent or manage diabetes, which the CDC says doubles heart-disease risk.
Oats, beans, lentils, berries, flaxseed, fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains are among the foods Smith recommends to raise intake.