Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Cholesterol Education Month: Fiber and Cholesterol

A reader recently asked if eating a significant amount of fiber can diminish the effect of Lipitor (atorvastatin) in reducing cholesterol levels. I am not aware of any negative effect of fiber on the absorption or the effects of the statins on lowering cholesterol. Statins including Lipitor can cau...
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Paul Paulson
9/14/07 10:38pm
I'm pretty sure Mr. Kang intended to say precisely the opposite of ..."If, however, we substitute these bad fats for fiber, then we can get the full benefit of a heart healthy diet."
9/18/07 9:41am

Dear Paul,

 

Thanks for pointing out the typo in Dr. Kang's "Fiber and Cholesterol" blog. It has been fixed.

 

Best,

Katherine