Several studies have found significant decreases in
human serum cholesterol levels following guar gum ingestion.
Not exact matches
(See: The Potential Health Benefits Of Makapuno Coconut Byproduct) Previous studies done on coconut flakes and coconut flour have also shown that the dietary fiber of coconut can reduce
cholesterol levels (e.g. see: The Cholesterol - Lowering Effect of Coconut Flakes in Humans with Moderately Raised Serum C
cholesterol levels (e.g. see: The
Cholesterol - Lowering Effect of Coconut Flakes in Humans with Moderately Raised Serum C
Cholesterol - Lowering Effect of Coconut Flakes in
Humans with Moderately Raised
Serum CholesterolCholesterol)
A small - scale
human trial published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that when healthy men ingested a daily helping of 25 grams of gum acacia, the only effects experienced were a slight reduction in
cholesterol serum and an increase in breath hydrogen, which is a marker of intestinal bacteria metabolism.
Sweet potato and cassava can modify
cholesterol profile in
humans with moderately raised
serum cholesterol levels.
Serum cholesterol levels below 190 mg / dl or so indicate immune suppression and increased risk of infectious disease — whatever the age of the
human in question.
However, we do know that vegetarian diets lower
serum cholesterol, and low
cholesterol is associated with violent and anti-social behavior in
humans, monkeys and dogs.
It has also been reported to lower blood pressure in
humans, lower
serum cholesterol, boost immunity, and fight cancer.»