Evidence supporting the use of: Fiber blend (proprietary)
For the health condition: Arteriosclerosis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Dietary fiber, often provided as a "fiber blend" in proprietary products, is scientifically validated for cardiovascular health, including the management and prevention of arteriosclerosis (the thickening and hardening of arterial walls). Multiple large-scale epidemiological studies and randomized controlled trials have shown that increased intake of dietary fiber—particularly soluble fiber—can reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels, which are major risk factors for arteriosclerosis. The mechanism involves fiber's ability to bind bile acids in the intestine, promoting their excretion and thereby reducing cholesterol absorption. Additionally, fiber can improve glycemic control and reduce systemic inflammation, both of which are relevant to arteriosclerosis pathology.
The American Heart Association and similar organizations recommend higher dietary fiber intake as part of a heart-healthy diet. While there is strong evidence supporting fiber-rich diets (such as those high in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains), the evidence for specific proprietary “fiber blends” is somewhat less robust, as the effects may depend on the types and ratios of fibers included. Nonetheless, the general consensus is that fiber supplementation is a valid adjunct in the dietary management of arteriosclerosis risk, primarily due to its cholesterol-lowering effects and other beneficial impacts on vascular health.
However, fiber blends should be seen as part of a comprehensive lifestyle approach, rather than a sole solution. The evidence score of 3 reflects solid support from dietary fiber research, but less direct clinical evidence for proprietary blends specifically formulated for arteriosclerosis.
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anchovies
anthocyanins
apple
beet
berberine
bilberry
black garlic
black tea
blueberry
canola oil
catechins
chokeberry
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
turmeric
curcumin
d-alpha tocopherol
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
fiber blend (proprietary)
fish oil
flavonols
garlic bulb
ginkgo biloba
ginseng
grape
onion
green tea
hawthorn
hesperetin
hesperidin
magnesium
marine lipid
naringin
nattokinase
niacin (vitamin B3)
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
policosanol
psyllium
quercetin
red yeast rice
resveratrol
rutin
sitostanol
soybean
tocotrienols
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin E
jiaogulan
polyphenols
cocoa
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
soy isoflavones
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Aronia melanocarpa
Allicin
anthocyanidins
Alliin
anthocyanosides
Chocolate
Danshen
epicatechin
Garlic
Pistachio
walnut
Other health conditions supported by fiber blend (proprietary)
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Appetite (excessive)
Arteriosclerosis
Blood in Stool
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Colitis
Colon (atonic)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Crohn's Disease
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Diverticulitis
Fatty Liver Disease
Gas and Bloating
Hemorrhoids