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Why do you have to increase fiber intake to prevent coronary heart disease?
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Marginally: As fiber is not absorbed in the gut, it may prevent up to 10% of cholesterol and a few calories to be absorbed and feeling of fullness may prevent more calories to be ingested. Nothing magical.
Answered 12/25/2014
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Fiber intake: High fiber intake can help control blood glucose and cholesterol. This can help with decreasing the likelihood of cad.
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