Soluble fiber easily dissolves in water and is broken down into a gel-like substance in the part of the gut known as the colon.
1 Lowering fat absorption and helping weight management
As a thick, spread-out gel, soluble fiber blocks fats that would otherwise be digested and absorbed.
2 Lowering cholesterol
Soluble fiber prevents some dietary cholesterol from being broken down and digested. Over time, soluble fiber can helps to lower cholesterol level or the amount of free cholesterol in the blood.
3 Stabilizing 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.
4 Reducing 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.
5 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.
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