Resistant starch may benefit people with metabolic syndrome

Thursday, June 30, 2016 - 21:01 in Health & Medicine

The secret ingredient is in the flour, but its impact lies within the gut. Adding resistant starch to the diets of people with metabolic syndrome can improve bacteria in the gut, according to research. These changes help lower bad cholesterol and decrease inflammation associated with obesity.

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