In summary, cholesterol-lowering efficacy is highly correlated with the viscosity of the hydrated fiber, and only gel-forming fibers (e.g., psyllium, beta-glucan) are sufficiently viscous to effectively lower elevated serum cholesterol
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They do not replace dietary fiber, protein adequacy, physical activity, sleep, metabolic testing or appropriate medication
Drawbacks exist within this class of weight loss drugs: patients can face unpleasant digestive tract symptoms, they must contend with administering their doses via subcutaneous injections, and these treatments come with hefty price tagsall factors which could influence how well patients stick with them over time and ultimately affect their overall contentment and success rates on such regimens
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