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INSOLUBLE FIBRE [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dietetics
  • Food Industries
CONT

Unlike soluble fibre, insoluble fibre does not dissolve in water. The main types of insoluble fibre include cellulose (primary material of plant cell walls), many hemicelluloses (cereal fibres), and lignins (non-polysaccharide). This is the best type of fibre for constipation, as it helps draw water into the stool to soften it and can help speed up transit time. It also increases fecal weight, which improves bowel movement consistency, and delays glucose absorption.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Diététique
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
CONT

Les fibres insolubles permettent de prévenir et soulager la constipation. En effet, ces dernières absorbent les liquides et gonflent dans le tube digestif. Ainsi, le volume des selles est augmenté et leur fréquence est plus régulière.

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