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Soluble vs. insoluble fiber

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Soluble and insoluble fiber
Soluble and insoluble fiber

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Insoluble vs. soluble fiber; Fiber - soluble vs. insoluble

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There are two different types of fiber -- soluble and insoluble. Both are important for health, digestion, and preventing diseases.

See fiber.

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Burleson K. Coronary Artery Disease. In: Rakel D, ed. Rakel: Integrative Medicine. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders, 2007:chap 28.

Park D, Ring M. Peripheral Vascular Disease. In: Rakel D, ed. Rakel: Integrative Medicine. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders, 2007:chap 29.

Underbakke G, McBride P. Dyslipidemias. In: Rakel D, ed. Rakel: Integrative Medicine. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders, 2007:chap 40.

Hanaway P. Irritable Bowel Syndrome. In: Rakel D, ed. Rakel: Integrative Medicine. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders, 2007:chap 41.

Update Date: 8/22/2008

Updated by: Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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