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Rice Bran Powder contains 47% Dietary Fiber, highest among other brans and is Gluten Free

Benefits of Dietary Fiber in Rice Bran Powder

Rice Bran Powder Has Highest Fiber Content

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Soluble Fiber

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Dissolves in water and gastrointestinal fluids when it enters the stomach and intestines. It is transformed into a gel-like substance, which is digested by bacteria in the large intestine, releasing gases and a few calories.

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• Lowers fat absorption and helps weight management: As a thick, spread-out gel, soluble fiber blocks fats that would otherwise be digested and absorbed.

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• Lowers cholesterol: Soluble fiber prevents some dietary cholesterol from being broken down and digested. Over time, soluble fiber can help lower cholesterol levels or the amount of free cholesterol in the blood.

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• Stabilizes blood sugar (glucose) levels: Just as it prevents fats from being absorbed, soluble fiber slows down the digestion rate of other nutrients, including carbohydrates. This means meals containing soluble fiber are less likely to cause sharp spikes in blood sugar levels and may prevent them.

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Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease: By lowering cholesterol levels, stabilizing blood sugars, and decreasing fat absorption, regularly eating soluble fiber may reduce the risk of heart disease and circulatory conditions.

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Feeding healthy gut bacteria: Some soluble fiber-rich foods feed gut bacteria, as it is fermentable in the colon, and so it helps the bacteria thrive longer

Insoluble Fiber

Does not dissolve in water or gastrointestinal fluids and remains more or less unchanged as it moves through the digestive tract. Because it is not digested at all, insoluble fiber is not a source of calories.

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Preventing constipation: As an indigestible material, insoluble fiber sits in the gastrointestinal tract, absorbing fluid and sticking to other byproducts of digestion that are ready to be formed into the stool. Its presence speeds up the movement and processing of waste, helping prevent gastrointestinal blockage and constipation or reduced bowel movements.

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Lowering the risk of diverticular disease: By preventing constipation and intestinal blockages, insoluble fiber helps reduce the risk of developing small folds and hemorrhoids in the colon. It may also reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.

REFERENCES:

• Soluble and insoluble fiber: What is the difference? Medical News Today - Medically reviewed by Natalie Butler, R.D., L.D. — Written by Jennifer Huizen on August 31, 2017

• Dietary fibre in foods: a review J Food Sci Technol. 2012 Jun; 49(3): 255–266. Published online 2011 Apr 12. Devinder Dhingra, corresponding author Mona Michael, Hradesh Rajput, and R. T. Patil

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