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Fibers

Dietary fiber comprises the edible carbohydrate polymers and lignin in plant foods that resist digestion by human small-intestinal enzymes and reach the colon largely intact. It is conventionally divided into soluble fiber—such as pectins, beta-glucans, and gums—which forms viscous gels that slow gastric emptying an…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 92× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2574-450X 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Dietary fiber comprises the edible carbohydrate polymers and lignin in plant foods that resist digestion by human small-intestinal enzymes and reach the colon largely intact. It is conventionally divided into soluble fiber—such as pectins, beta-glucans, and gums—which forms viscous gels that slow gastric emptying and nutrient absorption and lower postprandial glucose and serum cholesterol, and insoluble fiber—such as cellulose and much hemicellulose—which increases fecal bulk and accelerates intestinal transit. In the colon, fermentable fibers serve as substrate for the gut microbiota, yielding short-chain fatty acids that nourish colonocytes and exert metabolic and immunomodulatory effects. Adequate fiber intake is associated with improved satiety and weight regulation, glycemic control, lipid lowering, and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and certain cancers, making it a key element of dietary strategies for obesity and metabolic health. Fiber is found in whole grains, legumes, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds, and its physiological effects depend on solubility, viscosity, and fermentability. Peer-reviewed nutrition research in this area addresses how plant-derived dietary fibers influence digestion, the gut microbiota, glycemic and lipid responses, and body-weight regulation, situating fiber within evidence-based approaches to diet quality and Obesity Management.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2017

Microanatomy of Thalamic Radiations

N’dri Oka DominiqueCorresponding author
Neurosurgery Unit, Yopougon Teaching Hospital, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Exact topic International Journal of Human Anatomy Cited by 11 doi:10.14302/issn.2577-2279.ijha-17-1719
2021

Communicating Branch of the Mental Nerve and Facial Nerve

Hirouchi HidetomoCorresponding author
Department of Anatomy, Tokyo Dental College, 2-9-18 Kandamisaki-cho. Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Exact topic International Journal of Human Anatomy doi:10.14302/issn.2577-2279.ijha-21-3769
2019

Capsaicin: A Potential Therapy Adjuvant for Intestinal Bowel Disease

I Alvarez-Leite JacquelineCorresponding author
Departamento de Bioquímica e Imunologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerias, Brazil.
Exact topic Digestive Disorders And Diagnosis Cited by 11 doi:10.14302/issn.2574-4526.jddd-19-3063

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 92 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Obesity Management (ISSN 2574-450X).

Journal editorial board
Amit Surve · United States Paola Aceto · Italy Joseph Fomusi Ndisang · Canada

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