SALUBRIOUS SAWDUST Food and supplements containing psyllium, a soluble fiber made of psyllium-seed husks, can lower total cholesterol as well as LDL (bad) cholesterol--so much so .
Thus far, the job has been done awkwardly by sprinkling agar-agar, kelp and psyllium seeds on breakfast foods.
If the FDA agrees, omega-3 will join a select group of nutrients, including psyllium, soy and whole oats, that is cleared for similar health claims.