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Soluble Fiber Psyllium Ldl
Alternative Names
Insoluble vs. soluble fiber; Fiber - soluble vs. insoluble
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There are two different types of fiber -- soluble and insoluble. Both are important for health, digestion, and preventing diseases.
- Soluble fiber attracts water and turns to gel during digestion. This slows digestion. Soluble fiber is found in oat bran, barley, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, peas, and some fruits and vegetables. Soluble fiber may help lower cholesterol,...
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Soluble fiber may ease IBS
People who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may get help from consuming soluble fiber (psyllium), but not bran, experts say. In a recent... Read more »
Beta-glucan fiber lowers cholesterol
A recent study in the Netherlands has found that fruit drinks containing the soluble fiber beta-glucan can lower total cholesterol and LDL ("bad")... Read more »
Fiber
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Diet - fiber; Roughage; BulkFood SourcesThere are two forms of fiber: soluble and insoluble.Soluble fiber attracts water and turns to gel during... Read more »
Dietary Fiber
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Dietary fiber (also know as "roughage" or "bulk") is the part of the food that is indigestible. Found only in plant foods, it moves largely unaltered... Read more »
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