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The majority of people worldwide consume less than 20 grams of dietary fiber per day, falling far short of the 30 gram daily Dietary Recommended Allowance, which can greatly affect their health. A recent study has found that people who...

Beta-fructan is a type of soluble dietary fiber found in fruits and vegetables. A recent study suggests that supplementation with beta-fructans may help with digestion, stool frequency, and stool consistency. For this study, researchers examined data in 47 peer-reviewed studies...

Fiber is essential for good gut health, but the majority of Americans do not meet daily fiber recommendations. A recent study suggests that taking a daily supplement of fermentable functional fiber may help boost levels of bifidobacteria in the intestine...

Chicory root fiber is a prebiotic, which means it helps feed probiotic bacteria. A recent study suggests that chicory root fiber may help three to six year olds improve their gut microbiota composition and strengthen their immune systems. Participants in...

While depression is a psychological illness, there may be physical causes and connections as well. A recent study suggests that dietary fiber consumption may be inversely related to depression symptoms. For this study, researchers examined data from the National Health...

Enteral nutrition is nutrition provided through a feeding tube, and can result in side effects including diarrhea, abdominal cramping or bloating, nausea, and vomiting. A recent study suggests that a combination of fiber and probiotics after gastric cancer surgery may...

Blood sugar normally rises after eating, but a high spike in blood sugar can lead to health complications such as diabetes. Two recent studies suggest that consuming inulin fiber from chicory root may help people manage their blood sugar levels....

Approximately 300 million worldwide suffer from asthma. A recent study suggests that taking an inulin fiber supplement may help improve asthma symptoms by improving gut microbiota in asthmatics. For this study, stable asthmatics were given daily supplements of the soluble...