[Effect of soluble dietary fibers on cholesterol metabolism in hyperlipidemic patients]

Therapeutic effectivity of new extrusion products "Jantar" have been studied. These products include 10% of dietary fiber gumarabic. It was shown that consumption of products "Jantar" caused a 18.1, 23.2, 16 and 16.3% decrease in the levels of total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, tryglicerols and apoprotein B respectively. A decreasing body mass index and hypoglycamic effect also have been observed. Thus, extrusion products "Jantar" may be recommended for diet therapy of hypercholesterolemia, obesity and diabetus melitus.