Low-Fiber Diets Linked to Much Higher Risk of Heart Plaque, Study Finds
People who eat low-fiber diets face a much higher risk of developing dangerous plaque buildup in their heart arteries, according to new research on more than 24,000 adults.
TL;DR
- Low-fiber diets are associated with a higher risk of plaque buildup in heart arteries.
- Research involving over 24,000 adults was published in Cardiovascular Research.
- Nearly half of participants with unhealthy diets showed arterial changes linked to heart attacks.
- Only one-third of participants eating fiber-rich foods displayed these arterial changes.