From the article: Can Olestra Lower Cholesterol Levels?
Fat replacements, such as olestra, are sometimes substituted for saturated fats in low-fat varieties of certain foods. Although their ability to directly lower cholesterol is not fully known, olestra offers an alternative for those of us that refuse to let go of our favorite snacks, but want to stick to our low-fat diet. How do you feel about the use fat substitutes, like Olestra, in a cholesterol-lowering diet? Share your thoughts about these foods. Share Your Thoughts
Olestra for lowering cholesterol?
- Before telling yes or no, I should know what Olestra is. Actually, I don't like to take things like that without knowing what they are. As long as I know, Olestra is a food additive, a combination of sugar and vegetable oils. I want to ask : How far this combination is not toxic for our body? If it is not toxic, I can consider it; however, the best choice for me is be careful with food I'm taking and daily activity rather than taking additives (that I really don't like them).
- —anagre
No
- I would absolutely not use Olestra in my diet. I have had a lot of intestinal problems everytime I have eating an Olestra containing food to lose weight. It is not worth it to me. I wish that they would come up with something that could not add fat to foods, but would also not make you feel sick.
- —Guest katy geater
