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| | Natural and Dietary Fiber Supplements |
 | | Fiber cannot be digested by the human body; however, fiber does play a very important role in human health. | | | Both types of fiber are needed to maintain a healthy intestinal tract and promote healthy and regular bowel movements. | | | Hemorrhoids - Soluble fiber help soften stool and reduce the pain associated with hemorrhoids. |
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| | Dietary Fiber - Bowel Function |
| | Fiber is not a temporary remedy, to be stopped whenever you've temporarily overcome the problem. | | | The decision as to how much fiber to use in the face of pre-existing conditions should be made in consultation with your doctor. | | | The same may be true for patients who have undergone colorectal surgery. |
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| | FDA/CFSAN - Letter Regarding Dietary Supplement Health Claim for Fiber With Respect to Colorectal Cancer |
| | Dietary risk factors for the incidence and recurrence of colorectal adenomatous polyps. | | | Given this evidence, a claim for a relationship between fiber and colorectal cancer cannot be qualified in such a way as not to mislead consumers. | | | The studies most relevant to this analysis were four recent well-designed intervention trials that studied the effect of dietary fiber on adenomatous polyps in humans. |
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| | Dietary fiber - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Insoluble fiber is simply bulk that changes little as it passes through the body. | | | The moisture content of human stool does not change when more fiber is consumed, except marginally from psyllium husk (Eastwood et. | | | Soluble fiber supplements are particularly beneficial for Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms such as diarrhea and/or constipation, and abdominal pain (Van Vorous, 2000). |
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| | ific.org : Dietary Fiber is Still in Style |
| | This should eliminate minor problems some people experience with a rapid increase in fiber intake, including stomach and intestinal discomfort and gas. | | | This property observed in foods containing ß-glucan and other soluble fiber also occurs in our intestines. | | | Although the evidence may not be complete, much research has shown that a low-fat, high-fiber diet may reduce the risk of this type of cancer. |
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| | FuturePundit: Dietary Fiber Does Not Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk |
| | By failing to discriminate between types of fiber, the authors could not possibly achieve a meaningful result. | | | Carl, there is no controlled experiment involved here. | | | Ecological correlation studies and many case-control studies have found an inverse association between dietary fiber intake and risk of colorectal cancer. |
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| | Fiber |
| | Fiber is important for the health of the digestive system and for lowering cholesterol. | | | Dietary fiber is the term for several materials that make up the parts of plants your body can't digest. | | | Insoluble fiber doesn't seem to help lower blood cholesterol. |
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| | Prostate Cancer Center - Dietary Fiber |
| | Dietary fiber has many functions in the body. | | | Fiber should come from a wide variety of natural foods. | | | Researchers are confident that these decreased levels of testosterone may be an effective way to prevent the progression of primary prostate cancer. |
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| | Dietary Fiber |
| | Diverticula are pouches of the intestinal wall that can become inflamed and painful. | | | Fiber may be beneficial in treating or preventing constipation, hemorrhoids and diverticulosis. | | | Dietary fiber may help reduce the risk of some cancers, especially colon cancer. |
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| | Misconcepotion About Dietary Fiber |
| | The antidiabetic action of the herb may be enhanced when used in conjunction with salicylates, sulfinpyrazone, sulfonamides, and tetracyclines. | | | The results of most experiments indicate that mucilaginous fibers such as pectin, plantain and fenugreek are much better in decreasing serum cholesterol levels than are particulate fibers such as are found in wheat bran. | | | Several mechanisms have been postulated to explain the effects of fiber. |
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| | Constipation and Dietary Fiber |
| | Dietary fiber is often effective in improving mild constipation. | | | However, it has less consistent results with more severe constipation, possibly worsening symptoms in patients with slow colonic transit (colonic inertia). | | | We advise seeing a physician whenever a health problem arises requiring an expert's care. |
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| | Dietary Fiber |
| | Jean Carper says that insoluble fiber may help prevent digestive problems such as diverticulosis, constipation and colon cancer. | | | Dietary fiber (found mostly in plant foods) is the part of food that is not digested by the human body, such as the skin of an apple and the husk of a wheat kernel. | | | Dietary fiber also excretes bile and bile is what the liver uses to produce cholestrol. |
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| | Dietary Soluble Fiber Resource |
| | Gum, pectin, mucilage and some kinds hemicelluloses are soluble fibers. | | | Fiber is the only component of food that makes a person feel full without contributing calories. | | | A diet rich in soluble fiber has numerous health benefits such as its effectiveness in controlling obesity, stroke, diabetes, cancer and gastrointestinal disorders. |
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| | High Fiber Diet |
| | There may also be bloating, abdominal pain, cramping, and spasm. | | | An attack of IBS can be triggered by emotional tension and anxiety, poor dietary habits, and certain medications. | | | These fibers are unrelated chemically, however, they all have one thing in common -- they can't be digested by the human body. |
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| | Dietary fiber: An essential part of a healthy diet - MayoClinic.com |
| | Check with your doctor if you feel you need to take fiber supplements. | | | However, some people may still need a fiber supplement if dietary changes aren't sufficient, or if they have certain medical conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome. | | | Evidence that dietary fiber reduces colorectal cancer is mixed — some studies show benefit, some nothing and even some greater risk. |
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| | ACSH > Publications > |
| | Wheat bran, in particular, has been shown to be helpful in maintaining regularity. | | | Dietary fiber is not one substance but many. | | | The use of fiber supplements for the purpose of preventing cancer or heart disease is not recommended. |
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| | Dietary Fiber |
| | Insoluble fiber also helps to satisfy appetite by creating a full feeling. | | | Dietary fiber is a complex mixture of plant materials that are resistant to breakdown (digestion) by the human digestive system. | | | Some studies indicate that soluble fibers may play a role in reducing the level of cholesterol in the blood. |
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| | Dietary Fiber- Health Encyclopedia and Reference |
| | You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. | | | Dietary fiber (also know as "roughage" or "bulk") is the part of the food that is indigestible. | | | Soluble fiber breaks down as it passes through the digestive tract forming a gel that traps some substances that are beneficial in lowering cholesterol, stabilizing blood sugar and affecting nutrient absorption. |
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| | Publication Group:: Foods & Nutrition |
| | Consumers and researchers are increasinly interested in the role that dietary fibers play in maintaining the body's health. | | | Food fibers are the part of plant foods that remain undigested. | | | This NebGuide shows the values in traditional, second-generation and "hidden" soy products, including tofu, soy nuts and soy flour. |
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| | FIBER INDEX |
| | Dietary Fiber, Inulin, and Oligofructose: a Review Comparing their Physiological Effects | | | Dietary Fiber and Risk of Breast Cancer: A Case-Control Study in Uruguay | | | Beneficial Effects Of High Dietary Fiber Intake in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus |
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| | fiber, dietary on Encyclopedia.com |
| | Let HighBeam Research help you refine your search | | | Beneficial Effects of Viscous Dietary Fiber From Konjac-Mannan in Subjects With the Insulin Resistance Syndrome. | | | Although fiber has little nutritional value, it offers other health benefits. |
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| | Dietary Fiber |
| | Dietary fiber provides important health benefits, from preventing gastrointestinal disorders to promoting normal bowel function. | | | Dietary fiber can also reduce blood cholesterol, help prevent childhood obesity, and lessen the risk of developing such chronic ills as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and adult-onset diabetes. | | | Dietary fiber helps prevent constipation, a frequent problem for American children and adults. |
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| | FiberChoice® Dietary Fiber and Diverticulitis |
| | Diverticulitis is a serious condition that requires medical attention. | | | Dietary fiber creates bulkier stool which is easier to eliminate. | | | The good news is that many experts believe adequate dietary fiber may help prevent this condition. |
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| | Fiber, Dietary |
| | a term generally meaning "fiber that has health benefits." | | | Dietary and functional fiber are thought to be valuable for at least three reasons: | | | Although dietary and functional fiber are not digested by the body itself, part of them is broken down by friendly bacteria living in the intestinal tract, and the |
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| | MedlinePlus: Dietary Fiber |
| | Dietary Fiber: An Essential Part of a Healthy Diet (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) | | | Fiber Facts: Soluble Fiber and Heart Disease (American Dietetic Association) | | | Fiber May Lower Protein Linked to Heart Disease (03/31/2006, Reuters Health) |
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| | Long-term Intake of Dietary Fiber and Decreased Risk of Coronary Heart Disease Among Women |
| | Researchers also found that only the fiber found in cereal was associated with the reduced risk of heart disease. | | | Therefore, people who consume higher-than-average amounts of fiber tend to lead heart-healthy lives in general. | | | The paper being published in JAMA looked at 68,782 women over a period of 10 years as part of the Nurses' Health Study. |
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| | Fiber Supplement Dietary Fiber Benefiber |
| | If your doctor recommends a fiber supplement, there are some great new choices available. | | | Fiber is considered part of a healthy diet. | | | Many people do not get the needed amounts in the foods they eat daily. |
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| | Fiber Content Chart |
| | *Important as dietary fiber is, laboratory technicians have not yet been able to ascertain the exact total content in many foods, especially vegetables and fruits, because of its complexity. | | | Consequently, estimates vary from one source to another. |
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| | Food Sources of Dietary Fiber |
| | Am J Clin Nutr 1988;47:440-7 and Bowes AD.Bowes and Church's Food values of portions commonly used. | | | Grams of Fiber according to Dietary Food Portions |
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