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Cochrane Database Syst Rev January 2016 PMID 26758499

Dietary fibre for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Louise Hartley, Michael D May, Emma Loveman, Jill L Colquitt, Karen Rees

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The discussions reflect a generally positive outlook on dietary fiber’s potential benefits, citing the systematic review and mentioning related works like the PURE results and the Cochrane review, with a tone of cautious optimism and scientific curiosity that underscores the importance of ongoing research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the systematic review's findings of potential benefits of dietary fiber for cardiovascular health, with some noting the limitations and inconclusiveness of the evidence.

InterestHigh interest

The comments demonstrate high interest, referencing related studies, broader analyses, and the role of microbiomes, indicating curiosity and engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific research, express cautious optimism, and discuss implications, showing moderate engagement with the scientific and health implications.

ImpactModerate impact

While some discussions highlight the significance of dietary fiber in preventive health, others note the need for further, high-quality research, indicating moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review examined whether dietary fibre can help prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) by analyzing data from 23 randomized controlled trials involving 1513 adults.
  • The findings showed that increasing dietary fibre has a beneficial effect on lowering total cholesterol levels, but most studies had limitations like small sample sizes, short durations, and unclear risk of bias.
  • Overall, evidence on whether dietary fibre reduces actual CVD events or mortality remains inconclusive, highlighting the need for more high-quality, long-term research.]
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We Dietitians
@WeDietitians · X

@RachelDNurse @DamirPerkovic @AwarenessB12 @kevinnbass Then there’s this systematic review https://t.co/uQj8NhOP8p

Oct 28, 2021 · 1 like · 3,185 followers View post →
Peter Willeit
@PeterWilleit · X

@jeemon79 @spjuraschek @tammy_tong @A_PerezCornago @CAMBRIDGE_CEU @ESOstroke @WorldStrokeOrg For a broader analysis on fruits, vegetables and legumes have a look at the PURE results published in @TheLancet (https://t.co/X4r7oMGmf1); for dietary fibre, see the #Cochrane review cited by the authors (https://t.co/yULP9jTHB0)

Feb 24, 2020 · 1 like · 1,237 followers View post →
Sahayata Foundation
@SahayataFounda2 · X

#DietaryFiber for #prevention Of #CardiovascularDisease https://t.co/kc57eKyrrP https://t.co/PKnxfNZMRx

Jul 16, 2024 · 1 like · 179 followers View post →
Martijn Katan
@martijnkatan · X

@GeorgeAken Beste George: er zijn veel aanwijzingen voor een gunstig effect van voedingsvezel op de gezondheid. Zie bijv. https://t.co/HCpTGwP81v Maar helaas geen effect op darmkanker https://t.co/o459XncCS5 Rol van microbioom in dit alles is onduidelijk.

May 23, 2021 · 8,421 followers View post →

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Sahayata Foundation
@SahayataFounda2 · X

#DietaryFiber for #prevention Of #CardiovascularDisease https://t.co/kc57eKyrrP https://t.co/PKnxfNZMRx

Jul 16, 2024 · 1 like · 179 followers View post →
Javi Ciborro
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https://t.co/olnwEGoS3q Fibra dietética para la prevención primaria de las enfermedades cardiovasculares

Sep 14, 2023 · 8,026 followers View post →
We Dietitians
@WeDietitians · X

@RachelDNurse @DamirPerkovic @AwarenessB12 @kevinnbass Then there’s this systematic review https://t.co/uQj8NhOP8p

Oct 28, 2021 · 1 like · 3,185 followers View post →
Martijn Katan
@martijnkatan · X

@GeorgeAken Beste George: er zijn veel aanwijzingen voor een gunstig effect van voedingsvezel op de gezondheid. Zie bijv. https://t.co/HCpTGwP81v Maar helaas geen effect op darmkanker https://t.co/o459XncCS5 Rol van microbioom in dit alles is onduidelijk.

May 23, 2021 · 8,421 followers View post →
Peter Willeit
@PeterWilleit · X

@jeemon79 @spjuraschek @tammy_tong @A_PerezCornago @CAMBRIDGE_CEU @ESOstroke @WorldStrokeOrg For a broader analysis on fruits, vegetables and legumes have a look at the PURE results published in @TheLancet (https://t.co/X4r7oMGmf1); for dietary fibre, see the #Cochrane review cited by the authors (https://t.co/yULP9jTHB0)

Feb 24, 2020 · 1 like · 1,237 followers View post →