A filament or strand‐like structure.
The part of the plant that the human body cannot typically digest. There are two forms of dietary fiber: soluble (can absorb water) and insoluble (cannot absorb water), and each has important health benefits.
The indigestible part of plants. Fiber passes through much of the digestive tract virtually unaltered, absorbing water and helping to speed elimination. Some types of fiber are broken down by microorganisms in the large bowel into substances that can exert effects on the bowel wall or be absorbed by the body. These substances produce various physiological effects, such as inhibiting the production of cholesterol.
Long, threadlike structure (e.g., nerve fiber, collagen fiber).
A threadlike or filmlike structure, as a nerve fiber.
Fiber is the part of plant food that is not digested in the small intestine. It helps the movement of solid waste through the digestive tract.
The indigestible material found in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and seeds that is necessary for the proper functioning of the digestive system.
A certain category of polysaccharides that the human body lacks the ability to break down and absorb.
Also recognized as roughage or bulk, insoluble fiber traverses the digestive system with minimal digestion and imparts volume to fecal matter. On the other hand, soluble fiber readily dissolves in water and aids in maintaining soft stools.