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Dietary Fiber and Digestive Health

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Prebiotics

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Non-digestible food components that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestine, helping to maintain a healthy gut flora.

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Dietary Fiber

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Aids digestion, helps to prevent constipation, can lower the risk of developing various diseases and conditions including heart disease, diabetes, diverticular disease, and constipation.

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Resistant Starch

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Escapes digestion in the small intestine and ferments in the large intestine, feeding beneficial bacteria and producing short-chain fatty acids beneficial for colon health.

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Probiotics

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Live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host by maintaining or restoring gut flora.

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Soluble Fiber

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Helps to lower cholesterol and glucose levels, slows the rate of absorption, and can help improve gut health.

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Fiber Supplements

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Used to complement dietary intake when necessary, can help regulate bowel movements and aid in the management of certain gastrointestinal conditions.

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Insoluble Fiber

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Adds bulk to stool, helps food pass more quickly through the stomach and intestines, reducing the risk of constipation.

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Functional Fiber

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Isolated, non-digestible carbohydrates added to foods with beneficial effects on human health, often used to improve texture and replace fat or sugar.

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