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Meta-analysis of the effects of flaxseed interventions on blood lipids
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 06/15/09

Pan A et al. - Flaxseed significantly reduced circulating total and LDL-cholesterol concentrations, but the changes were dependent on the type of intervention, sex, and initial lipid profiles of the subjects. Further studies are needed to determine the efficiency of flaxseed on lipid profiles in men and premenopausal women and to explore its potential benefits on other cardiometabolic risk factors and prevention of cardiovascular disease.

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In Vitro Bile Acid Binding and Short-Chain Fatty Acid Profile of Flax Fiber and Ethanol Co-Products
Journal of Medicinal Food, 11/04/09 Relevance Score: 80%