Carob Fiber May Lower Cholesterol

Carob Fiber May Lower Cholesterol

SOMERSET, N.J.--Nutrinova announced the completionof a clinical study confirming the cholesterol-lowering potential of its Caromaxcarob fiber ingredient. The study was conducted with 49 adults who were slightlyhypercholesterolemic. The intake of 15 g of Caromax three times daily produced asignificant reduction of both the total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein(LDL, "bad") cholesterol levels in blood serum, according to thecompany (www.nutrinova.com). Nutrinovaalso announced plans to run a second clinical study within the year.