Important Health Effects of Dietary Fiber
Dietary fiber consists of non-starch polysaccharides (NSP) and many other plant components such as resistant starch , resistant dextrins , inulin , lignin , chitins , pectins , beta-glucans , and oligosaccharides . Video 1. Is the Fiber Theory Wrong? (YouTube link ) Dietary fiber can contribute to your overall good health and longevity, and can have a positive impact on lowering risk of diseases related to Western diets , which include: [1] Cancers [25,26] Diabetes [27] Tumor formation Disordered laxation Autoimmune diseases Coronary heart disease [28] Inflammatory bowel disease Mineral related abnormalities by feeding and promoting healthy gut bacteria. In this article, we will cover the health effects of fiber from two prospectives: Traditional wisdom Mostly from digestive system perspective Gut Microbiota Mostly from immune system perspective Traditional Wisdom Proven benefits of dietary fiber include ...