Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body can’t digest. It comes in two forms: soluble fiber (dissolves in water) and insoluble fiber (doesn’t dissolve in water). Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are good sources of fiber. It can also be supplemented.
Fiber is most often used for Gut Health. The Examine Database covers Chronic Kidney Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, and 3 other conditions and goals.
In this 8-week randomized controlled trial in 78 adults (average BMI of 25) in China without known health conditions, supplementing with resistant dextrin (a type of soluble fiber) improved some measures of glycemic control.
