Oat Bran Soluble Fiber
1000 mg. Complex Supplies Soluble Fiber from Oat Bran Plus Psyllium & Pectin
| $10.49 | 180 Count Bottle VP588T | Retails for $12.90 |
The correct diet should have sufficient soluble fiber in it to help to regulate blood glucose levels, aid in lowering cholesterol, and help in the removal of toxins.
Vitamin Power’s Oat Bran Soluble Fiber is a convenient method of adding beneficial Oat Bran Fiber plus Psyllium and Pectin to your daily intake.
No caffeine, corn, gluten, milk or egg derivatives, sodium, soy, starch, sugar, wheat or yeast. No artificial colorings, flavorings or preservatives.
Oat Bran Soluble Fiber is a Heart Healthy Supplement!
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Supplement Facts Serving Size: 1 tablet |
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| Each Tablet Contains |
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% Daily Value |
| Oat bran | 1000 mg | * |
| Directions: As a dietary supplement take 3 tablets daily. | ||
| Other Ingredients: dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, sorbitol, stearic acid, silica, wheat germ, magnesium stearate, citrus pectin, guar gum, psyllium seed and pharmaceutical glaze | ||
| * Daily Value Not Established | ||
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Oat Bran Can Help Prevent High Cholesterol
The natural antioxidants in Oat Bran can significantly reduce blood cholesterol levels by suppressing the adhesive molecules which make blood cells stick to artery walls, researchers reported last month.
When blood cells stick to artery walls and cause inflammation, plaque deposits build up and narrow the passageways through which blood flows.
But the Oat Bran antioxidants (known as avenanthramides) can suppress this plaque, and in turn they reduce the gradual constriction of vessels that leads to hardening of the arteries.
The study was conducted by nutritionist Mohsen Meydani and fellow scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University in Boston.
The research was funded by the Agricultural Research Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Meydani found that the ability of blood cells to stick to arterial wall cells was significantly reduced.
“Adding Oat Bran products as part of an overall healthy diet and cutting down on high-fat, high-cholesterol foods are important to gaining these benefits,” said Meydani. His team filed a patent on the function of avenanthramides present in Oat Bran, based on their anti-inflammatory and antiatherogenic effects. The study was reported in the June issue of USDA’s Agricultural Research magazine.
High Fiber Diet Significantly Reduces Heart Attack Risk
It is well-known that high fiber diets cut the risk of colon cancer. New research (from France) suggests that it also reduces the risk of heart disease. Men and women with the consistently highest fiber intake had lower risks of obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Consuming fiber from a variety of sources is also important. Whole grain fiber, for example, was linked to reduced body fat (lower BMI - Body Mass Index), blood pressure and blood homocysteine – the chemical linked to blood vessel inflammation. High fruit fiber diets were linked to lower blood pressure and abdominal fat. High vegetable fiber diets were related to lower blood pressure and homocysteine levels.
Leading health experts recommend that people consume at least 25 grams of fiber per day. The results of this study suggest that even higher fiber intakes are beneficial. Each five-gram increment of daily fiber intake provided additional health benefits. In the United States, the average adult consumes only 15 grams of fiber per day and should be increased. It is suggested to increase the fiber content of your daily diet gradually, to prevent common digestive symptoms such as bloating, intestinal gas and cramping. (Am J Clin Nutr, 83:124- 131,2006)
Controlling Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Essential To Preventing Stroke
Reaching optimal levels for cholesterol and high blood pressure in people who've had a stroke is essential to prevent a second stroke or heart attack, according to a study to be presented as part of the late-breaking Science Program at the American Academy of Neurology's 61st Annual Meeting in Seattle, April 25 - May 2, 2009.
Researchers examined four risk factors for stroke: high LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, and high blood pressure. They found that for each risk factor that is controlled at the optimal level, the risk of stroke and other major cardiovascular problems goes down.
The Stroke Prevention by Aggressive Reduction in Cholesterol Levels (SPARCL) study involved 4,731 people who had a recent stroke or transient ischemic attack, or mini stroke. Half received the cholesterol-lowering drug Atorvastatin, and half received a placebo. The participants were followed for an average of 4.9 years.
People who reached optimal levels in all four risk factors were 65 percent less likely to have another stroke as people who did not reach optimal levels on any of the risk factors. Those who reached the optimal level on three risk factors were 38 percent less likely to have another stroke, and those who reached the optimal level on two risk factors were 22 percent less likely to have another stroke. Those who reached the optimal level on only one risk factor were only two percent less likely to have another stroke than people who did not meet any of the optimal levels.
The study's results demonstrate that there is a cumulative beneficial effect to lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. It is highly recommended that people need to work with their doctors to reach the optimal level on all of the major risk factors. With previous studies, researchers knew that lowering cholesterol and blood pressure was helpful overall in preventing stroke, but did not know whether one risk factor played a stronger role than another.
The optimal levels were defined as LDL "bad" cholesterol of lower than 70, HDL "good" cholesterol of higher than 50, triglycerides less than 150, and blood pressure less than 120/80.
The study was supported by Pfizer Inc.
Bran May Slash Hypertension Risk, According to New Cardiovascular Health Study From Harvard
Increased Intakes of Whole Grains, and Bran in Particular, May Reduce The Incidence of Hypertension In Men, According to Important New Findings.
Data from over 30,000 men participating in the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study indicated that increased intakes of whole grains are associated with a 19 per cent lower incidence of hypertension.
The research from Harvard School of Public Health, report the findings online in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. "These findings have implications for future dietary guidelines and prevention of hypertension," they reported.
High blood pressure (hypertension),defined as having a systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP) greater than 140 and 90 mmHg, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) - a disease that causes almost 50 per cent of deaths in modern society.
While the potential heart health benefits of whole grains have been reported before, the Harvard researchers note that no studies have reported if the total grams of whole grains are linked to the risk of hypertension.
The 31,684 male health professionals aged between 40 and 75 without known hypertension, cancer, stroke, or heart disease were followed for 18 years. During this time, 9,227 cases of incident hypertension were documented.
Comparing the highest intakes of whole grains to the lowest intakes, the researchers calculated that whole grains were associated with a 19 per cent reduction in the incidence of hypertension.
When they subsequently looked at total bran, a 15 per cent reduction in the incidence of hypertension was observed for men with the highest intakes, compared to the lowest.
"In summary, we found an independent inverse association between intake of whole grains and incident hypertension in men," wrote the researchers. "Bran may play an important role in this association," they concluded.
Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
