Long-term Intake of Dietary Fiber and Decreased Risk of Coronary Heart Disease Among Women
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- 2 June 1999
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA
- Vol. 281 (21), 1998-2004
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.281.21.1998
Abstract
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death among women.1-4 Epidemiological studies of men suggest that dietary fiber or foods rich in fiber, especially from cereal products, protect against CHD5-17 but data on women are sparse.18-20This publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit:
- Oat Husk Fiber Decreases Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Type 1 ActivityPathophysiology of Haemostasis and Thrombosis, 1993