• April 28, 2024

In terms of health, there is enough scientific evidence that shows that dietary fiber helps prevent, treat or control some chronic diseases; in particular cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, type two diabetes and certain types of cancer.

The different therapeutic effects of dietary fiber depend not only on the amount in which it is consumed but also on the type or source from which it is ingested; however, a high consumption (30 to 35 grams per day) has shown that a person gets sick less and dies at older ages.

Some therapeutic uses of dietary fiber are:

Weight control

The consumption of foods with a high content of dietary fiber helps control the intake of food between meals, since their digestion takes more time.

Cardiovascular health

A diet rich in dietary fiber and low in fat helps regulate cholesterol levels in blood, this effect has been observed mainly with the consumption of soluble fibers, which decrease the absorption of fat in the intestine and inhibit the concentration of cholesterol in blood.

Diabetes

The consumption of foods with high fiber content can be beneficial for the prevention and management of diabetes, because they help control blood glucose levels, delay absorption and prevent glucose and insulin spikes.

Cancer

The consumption of fiber has been linked to a low risk of suffering from various types of cancer of the digestive tract, especially the case of colon cancer.

Inflammation and oxidative stress

Recent studies have identified in dietary fiber, mainly insoluble, such as wheat bran, phenolic compounds that are substances that have antioxidant activity, so that their consumption could help fight free radicals.

To enjoy all the therapeutic and protective benefits of dietary fiber, experts recommend consuming 30 grams a day from sources such as cereals of whole grains, fruits, vegetables and legumes, such as beans or lentils, among others.

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