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Soluble Fiber is a type of dietary fiber that dissolves in water and can form a gel-like substance in the digestive tract. Common sources include oats, barley, psyllium, pectin, legumes, fruits, vegetables, and certain isolated fiber ingredients. The exact fiber source, type, amount, and additional ingredients vary by product.
Soluble Fiber is a form of dietary fiber that dissolves in water and forms a thick or gel-like substance. Unlike many digestible carbohydrates, dietary fiber is not easily broken down in the small intestine. Soluble fiber can be fermented by bacteria in the large intestine and may provide some energy.
Soluble fiber occurs naturally in foods such as oats, barley, beans, peas, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. It is also available as isolated or added ingredients, including certain forms of psyllium, pectin, beta-glucan, guar gum, and other non-digestible carbohydrates recognized as dietary fiber.
Depending on the specific fiber, soluble fiber can help support bowel regularity, feelings of fullness, and healthy cholesterol and blood-glucose management as part of an appropriate diet. Some specific soluble fibers have stronger evidence for particular physiological effects than others, so benefits should not automatically be applied to every soluble-fiber ingredient.
Soluble fiber supplements may be available as powders, capsules, tablets, or fiber blends. When increasing fiber intake, adequate fluid intake and gradual increases can help improve tolerance and reduce digestive discomfort.