How much cereal with psyllium fibre do I have to eat to lower my bad cholesterol?

This is one of the advantages of psyllium fibre. If you have high blood cholesterol you don't have to eat very much of a food that contains psyllium fibre to enjoy its potential benefits. A review of many studies showed that eating cereal with 3 to 12 grams of psyllium fibre every day as part of a healthy diet could lower your bad cholesterol (LDL cholesterol)by up to 10% in as little as 4 weeks.†

If I eat cereal with psyllium fibre every day, how long will it take to lower my bad cholesterol?

If your blood cholesterol is high, clinical studies have shown that eating cereal with psyllium fibre every day as part of a healthy diet could lower your bad cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) by up to 10% in as little as 4 weeks.†

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How can I check my blood cholesterol level?

Talk to your doctor about having a blood test to measure your cholesterol level.

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Can eating psyllium fibre benefit people who don't have high cholesterol?

Yes. In addition to its cholesterol-lowering effect, psyllium fibre has other health benefits. Psyllium fibre can assist in weight management by increasing satiety and in the dietary management of blood glucose levels (especially as related to diabetes).

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What is the connection between heart disease and cholesterol?

High blood cholesterol is an important risk factor for heart disease. You can take an active role in reducing your risk of heart disease by controlling your blood cholesterol level. Lowering your blood cholesterol by 10% could reduce your risk of heart disease by an average of 20%.

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† Based on results of a meta-analysis in J Nutr.1997 Oct;127(10):1973-80. Individual results may vary. Talk to your doctor about cholesterol lowering therapy.