Dietary Fiber and Fecal Transit Time

Why was this study done? Determining the optimal amount of fiber in the diet is a major health concern. This study was designed to investigate two different levels of fiber intake (2 grams, 11 grams) on fecal transit time (the time it takes food to move from mouth to anus). What did the study find?…

Does Fiber Affect Steroidal Hormone Excretion?

Why was this study done? The importance of fiber in our diet for regularity and cholesterol control has been well studied. This study was designed to investigate the effects of a multi-fiber product on fecal volume and steroid excretion. What did the study find? Fiber supplements appear to have no effect on total fecal steroid…

Which Dietary Fibers Help for Satiety?

Why was this study done? Discovering tools for inducing satiety is an important part of the weight management puzzle. This study was designed to investigate the role of fiber in managing hunger. The study used differing types (water soluble, water insoluble) and differing amounts of fiber. What did the study find? The study discovered that…

Water-Soluble Guar Gum and Cholesterol Lowering

Why was this study done? Cholesterol lowering can be accomplished through non-pharmacological means (diet, exercise, weight loss) and dietary fiber plays an important role in a cholesterol-lowering plan. This study was designed to investigate the effects of both solid and liquid guar gum on plasma lipid levels (cholesterol, HDL, LDL) in people with moderately high…

Mixed Fiber Supplements and Cholesterol

Why was this study done? Water-soluble fiber can play an important role in the maintenance of blood lipids (cholesterol), but not all water-soluble fibers are useful for lipid-lowering. This series of small studies were designed to understand differing effects of water-soluble fibers, combination, and concentration of fibers on blood lipid levels. What did the study…

Mixed Combination Fiber and Cholesterol Levels

Why was this study done? Water-soluble fibers are a well-recognized tool for lowering cholesterol levels. This study was designed to understand the effects of a combination of water-soluble fibers (psyllium, pectin, guar gum, and locust bean gum) when compared to acacia gum alone. What did the study find? The mixture of fibers (psyllium, pectin, guar…