Fiber and the Prevention of Heart Disease

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What is fiber's effect on heart disease risk?

Fiber and the Prevention of Heart Disease

Soluble fiber can decrease your total cholesterol level by up to 14 percent. The University of Nevarre tracked 342 Spanish adults and found that those who consumed the most fiber were 86 percent less likely to suffer a heart attack.

   

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