| Literature DB >> 8388284 |
R Hunt1, R Fedorak, J Frohlich, C McLennan, A Pavilanis.
Abstract
The current status of dietary fibre and fibre supplements in health and disease is reported, and the components of dietary fibre and its respective mechanical and metabolic effects with emphasis on its therapeutic potential are reviewed. Practical management guidelines are provided to help physicians encourage patients identified as having fibre deficiency to increase dietary fibre intake to the recommended level.Entities:
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Year: 1993 PMID: 8388284 PMCID: PMC2379839
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can Fam Physician ISSN: 0008-350X Impact factor: 3.275