Enduring misconceptions about the physical effects of fiber in the gut have led to
misunderstandings about the health benefits attributable to insoluble and soluble fiber. This …

In well-developed countries, people have started to pay additional attention to preserving
healthy dietary habits, as it has become common knowledge that neglecting them may …

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a highly complex organ composed of the intestinal
epithelium layer, intestinal microbiota, and local immune system. Intestinal microbiota …

Improvement of insulin resistance and inflammation is a basic strategy in the management of
type 2 diabetes. There is limited evidence that prebiotics improve insulin resistance and …

Background: Only 5% of adults consume the recommended level of dietary fiber. Fiber
supplements appear to be a convenient and concentrated source of fiber, but most do not …

Dietary fiber that is intrinsic and intact in fiber-rich foods (eg, fruits, vegetables, legumes,
whole grains) is widely recognized to have beneficial effects on health when consumed at …

Introduction Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common abnormalities in
women of reproductive age that can lead to a variety of metabolic and reproductive …

Dietary fiber is widely recognized to have a beneficial role in overall health, but only at
adequate levels (25− 38 g/day for healthy adults). Wheat dextrin in particular is a soluble …

Purpose The oxidative stress plays a key role in the initiation, propagation, and development
of the complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This trial aimed to evaluate the …

OBJECTIVES: The prebiotic potential of NUTRIOSE®–a sugar-free, digestion-resistant
dextrin—was evaluated in two randomized, placebo-controlled trials that included 48 and 40 …