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Insoluble dietary fiber (IDF) from whole grains aids in weight management and gastrointestinal health by increasing satiety, fecal mass, and decreasing intestinal transit time.
Include insoluble fiber sources like wheat bran and rye in your diet to improve digestion and feel fuller longer, which may help with weight management.
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IDF, conversely, mainly serves as a bulking agent and laxative, hence, increasing faecal mass and decreasing intestinal transit time [29]. A potential mechanism of IDF related to management of NCDs might be related to increased satiety and reduction in body weight [28].
Why this rating
The paper states it is a 'potential mechanism' and cites general studies, lacking specific dose-response data in this review.
Source
Dietary Fibre from Whole Grains and Their Benefits on Metabolic Health
Nirmala Prasadi V. P. et al. · Nutrients · 2020
DOI 10.3390/nu12103045
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