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Sugarcane fiber, also known as bagasse fiber, is a natural source of dietary fiber obtained from the stalks of sugarcane after juice extraction. There is emerging scientific evidence suggesting that dietary fibers, including those from sugarcane, may help in lowering blood triglyceride levels. The primary mechanism is through the reduction of intestinal absorption of fats and modulation of lipid metabolism. Several small clinical studies and animal models have demonstrated that sugarcane fiber supplementation can lead to modest improvements in lipid profiles, including reductions in triglyceride levels. For example, a few pilot human trials in the 1990s and early 2000s reported that sugarcane fiber-enriched foods could lower postprandial triglyceride spikes. Additionally, animal studies have shown decreased serum triglycerides with dietary sugarcane fiber intake, possibly due to enhanced fecal fat excretion and alterations in hepatic lipid synthesis.

However, the overall body of evidence is limited by small sample sizes, short durations, and a lack of large-scale, well-controlled randomized human trials. Most studies focus on general dietary fiber effects rather than sugarcane fiber specifically. Therefore, while there is some scientific rationale and preliminary evidence supporting the use of sugarcane fiber to help manage high triglycerides, current evidence is modest, and its effectiveness has not been conclusively established. Sugarcane fiber is not widely referenced in traditional medicine for this specific purpose.

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