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What are the benefits of dietary fiber?
Dietary fiber has five main functions:

First, prevent constipation and promote intestinal peristalsis.

Second, it is beneficial to lose weight.

Third, prevent colon cancer and rectal cancer.

Fourth, the prevention and treatment of hemorrhoids.

Five, improve the symptoms of diabetes, oral and dental function.

Six, prevention and treatment of gallstones, reduce blood lipids, prevent coronary heart disease.

Definition of dietary fiber: Dietary fiber is a variety of non-starch polysaccharide plant substances, mainly from the cell walls of animals and plants, including cellulose, lignin, wax, chitin, pectin, β-glucan, inulin and oligosaccharides. Usually divided into two categories: water-insoluble dietary fiber and water-soluble dietary fiber.

Health value: The cellulose in human diet is mainly contained in vegetables and miscellaneous grains. Although it cannot be digested and absorbed, it can promote intestinal peristalsis and facilitate fecal excretion. Herbivores rely on microorganisms in their digestive tract to decompose cellulose so that it can be absorbed and utilized. Dietary fibres includes crude fiber, semi-crude fiber and lignin. Dietary fibres is an indigestible substance. In the past, it was considered as "waste", but now it is considered to play an important role in safeguarding human health and prolonging life.

Harm of dietary fiber: A large amount of fiber supplementation may lead to hypoglycemia. Supplementing a large amount of fiber may reduce the digestion and absorption rate of protein. Supplementing a large amount of fiber may affect the absorption of elements such as calcium, iron and zinc. A large number of fiber supplements may make the gastrointestinal tract of diabetic patients "overwhelmed".