Flaxseed dietary fibers lower cholesterol and increase fecal fat excretion, but magnitude of effect depend on food type.

The article offers information on a study which focuses on the role of dietary fibers in cardiovascular disease and body weight management. It states that flaxseeds are a good source of dietary fibers and contains a large proportion of water-soluble viscous fibers in it. It examines effect of flaxseed dietary fibers on blood lipids and fecal excretion of fat and energy. It concludes that flax drink and flax bread results in decreased plasma total and LDL-cholesterol and increased fat excretion.