The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Digestive Endoscopy
VOLUME 4, NUMBER 1, April 2003

Impact of Low Fiber Diet on Gastrointestinal Disorders

Ari Fahrial Syam (Unknown)
Daldiyono Daldiyono (Unknown)

Article Info

Publish Date
04 Jan 2003

Abstract

Fiber is not digested or absorbed in the small intestine. The main site of action of fiber is in the colon. In the colon, fiber will increase stool output and frequency, increase stool water, dilute the colonic content, reduce the toxins, bile acid, increase colonic fermentation and also stimulate probiotic growth. Some meta-analysis of observational epidemiologic and case control studies have found a protective effect of dietary fiber against colon cancer that increase with intake. Therefore, the high fiber diet is healthy recommendation to prevent various gastrointestinal disorders.   Keywords: dietary fiber - colon cancer - constipation

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The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Digestive Endoscopy
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jghe

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The Indonesian Society for Digestive Endoscopy

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology

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The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Digestive Endoscopy is an academic journal which has been published since 2000 and owned by 3 Societies: The Indonesian Society of Gastroenterology; Indonesian Association for the Study of the Liver; The Indonesian Society for Digestive ...