| Scientists Find New Evidence to Support High-fiber Diet Posted on: 05/17/2004 ATLANTA--Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found new evidence to support the generally accepted claim that increased intake of dietary fiber may diminish the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, in a study published in the May issue of The Journal of Nutrition (134, 5:1181-5) (http://www.nutrition.org/cgi/content/abstract/134/5/1181),. The study used data from the 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to assess the relationship between dietary fiber and blood serum concentration of C-reactive protein (CRP), a possible predictor of cardiovascular events The authors of the study found dietary fiber intake was inversely related to serum CRP concentration among 3,920 subjects 20 years of age or older. The study results were not modified by disqualification of participants with cardiovascular problems, diabetes, or cancer. The scientists concluded fiber intake is independently associated with serum CRP concentration and endorse a diet high in fiber. |
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