Soluble fibers bind to Bile acids which increases their excretion Liver uses cholesterol to make more bile acids less cholesterol in the blood
In colon, when bacteria digest fiber they produce by-products The by-products inhibit liver from making cholesterol
Soluble fibers trap nutrients Delays transit of materials through the GI tract Slows down glucose absorption Prevents a glucose surge
1. May lower rate of colon cancer by diluting, binding and removing cancer causing agents from the colon 2. Soluble fiber fermented by bacteria produce fat-like molecules provide energy for the colon to resist chemical injury that could lead to cancer formation
High fiber may lead to weight loss: Less fat in high fiber foods Contain more bulk which contributes to satiety