And what if you have no reason to assume you’re among the unlucky one in five American men with a cholesterol level in the risky zones above 200?
“I’d recommend taking psyllium anyway, “says Larry Bell, M.D., of the University of Minnesota, whose psyllium research appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association. “Whether it lowers your cholesterol or not, many health groups recommend that we get more fiber in our diets.”
Remember, the longer your cholesterol stays elevated, the greater your danger of heart disease. A diet that’s low in fat and high in soluble fiber, including phyllium, is a wayto eat smart and protect your heart.
