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Dietary fiber
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Explanation (overview and effects) about [dietary fiber]

Dietary fiber is a component that is not digested by human digestive enzymes. According to recent research, it has been found that there are effects for releasing harmful substances outside, prevention of obese and other diseases, lowering of cholesterol and blood pressure, etc.. So, this nutrition is attracting attention very much.

Dietary fiber has the function of helping the release of harmful substances and cholesterol in the intestines, and improving bowel movements. Since it is hardly digested and absorbed, it does not become a constituent or energy constituting the body.

It is contained in cereals (such as unpolished rice), potatoes, konnyaku, vegetables, fruits, seaweed, etc..

If it is not enough:

• It may become constipation.

if taking too much

• There is a possibility that the stomach may become loose.
• There is a possibility to discourage absorption of other nutrients.
• There is no need to worry about taking too much amount with ordinary meals, but when using so-called health foods, you should pay attention to how to use it.