Bookedited by Rodney A. Samaan.
Summary: Dietary Fiber for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: Fiber's Interaction between Gut Micoflora, Sugar Metabolism, Weight Control and Cardiovascular Health compiles the most up-to-date research discoveries to provide a timely and scientific rationale for the significant impact of a fiber rich diet for the prevention of heart disease. By focusing on the science behind how fiber, both soluble and insoluble can lead to lower rates of heart disease, this important reference will educate researchers, cardiologists, medical providers and students on how to improve patients' hearts via a fiber rich diet. Coverage includes the known mechanisms of how fiber works to reduce insulin resistance, control weight, reduce cholesterol by binding with bile, maintain stable glucose levels and influence gut microflora.
Contents:
Chapter 1. Dietary fiber and human health: an introduction
Chapter 2. The mechanisms of fiber effects on insulin resistance
Chapter 3. The interaction between insoluble and soluble fiber
Chapter 4. The influence of fiber on gut microbiota: butyrate as molecular player involved in the beneficial interplay between dietary fiber and cardiovascular health
Chapter 5. The relationship between probiotics and dietary fiber consumption and cardiovascular health
Chapter 6. Dietary fiber and risk of cardiovascular diseases
Chapter 7. Sources of fiber
Chapter 8. High fiber diet in the clinical setting
Index.