do fiber products interfer with absoprtion of cholesterol lowering supplements
i take apple pectin 3 grams and 4 grams of beta glucan daily. i also have gastroparesis,ild diabetes and high cholesterol with a high ct scan score. due to the gastroparesis and the fact that i take supplements throughout the day to control my health issues, i cannot tell how long the fiber stays in my stomach. so, can the beta glucan and/or the apple pectin be keeping me from absorbing my supplements properly? i think that as pectin could come from apples and beta glcuan from otameal, i should be able to eat both pectin and beta glucan without fear of malabsorption. after all, i never heard one shoudl refrain from having apples or oatmeal while taking supplements- what do you think?
Hi Ellen,
A high fiber diet is recommended for individuals with high cholesterol, even when they are taking cholesterol lowering medications. It's unlikely your pectin adn beta glucan supplements are interfering; however, still worth discussing with your physician.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
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