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Prebiotic Soluble Fiber
These may be the healthiest of all the soluble fibers. They grow in many plants and have had a great deal of research done on them in the last 10-15 years. These fibers are found in asparagus, yams and other root vegetables such as chicory, garlic, onion, leeks and in smaller amounts in wheat. This research has shown the following:
- Increase in good and decrease in bad colon bacteria
- Increase calcium absorption and enhanced bone mass
- Enhanced immune system
- Appetite and weight control by changing the hormone appetite signals to the brain
- May decrease colon cancer incidence
Eating a wide variety of plant food up to the recommended amount will likely give you enough prebiotic fiber. Supplements such as Prebiotin can be added to the diet.
