Unable to dissolve in water, insoluble fiber provides roughage that softens stools; regulates bowel movements; speeds transit of fecal matter through the colon; reduces risk of diverticulosis, some cancers, and appendicitis; and improves the body’s ability to handle glucose.
Cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin materials that stimulate intestines, accelerate food transit time and increases weight and softness of the stool.
Any dietary fiber that does not dissolve in water, insoluble dietary fiber includes hemicellulose, cellulose, and lignin. An example is wheat bran.
Insoluble fiber absorbs water as it passes through the digestive tract, increasing fecal bulk. By quickening the passage of food through the system, insoluble fiber is a good deterrent to digestive disorders, including cancer.
This substance pertains to a form of dietary fiber that does not have the ability to dissolve when mixed with water, and is also resistant to being metabolized or broken down by microorganisms residing in the extensive part of the digestive tract.