Micronutrients & recovery
High dietary fiber intake (specifically viscous fibers like beta-glucan) reduces coronary risk, primarily through cholesterol reduction, and specific functional claims (e.g., 3g/day beta-glucan) are recognized by regulatory bodies.
Eat more fiber-rich foods like oats, barley, fruits, and vegetables. Aim to increase your intake by 10g per day to significantly lower coronary risk. If using fiber supplements like beta-glucan, 3g per day is effective for cholesterol. Take medications at least an hour before or two hours after fiber supplements to avoid absorption issues.
Subjects with high... fiber intake witness a reduced coronary risk... The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has indeed granted a specific claim to beta-glucan, to be used at a dose of 3 grams/day.
Why this rating
Supported by meta-analyses and regulatory recognition (EFSA).
Source
Dietary advice to cardiovascular patients. A brief update for physicians
Francesco Visioli et al. · Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease · 2019
DOI 10.4081/monaldi.2019.1071
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