[The comparative activity of natural and synthetic enterosorbents in experimental hyperlipidemia]

In-vitro experiments have shown that dietary fibre microcrystalline cellulose and lignin (polyphepan) possess high activity in binding sodium salt of cholic acid. This action is comparable with that of pectin and metamucile. Hypolipidemic effect of microcrystalline cellulose, polyphepan and synthetic enterosorbents carbonates was also seen in hyperlipidemic rats. It is concluded that microcrystalline cellulose and polyphepan hold promise as a dietary supplement for hyperlipidemic patients.