topicPrebiotic Fiber Bowel Regularity Randomized Trial
claimAdded, or functional, fiber refers to indigestible carbohydrates that are extracted or isolated from plant sources and have been shown to offer health benefits, including better blood glucose regulation, lower cholesterol, and improved bowel regularity.
evidence level4
citationDaley SF (2026)
sourceThe Role of Dietary Fiber in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: A Practical Guide for Clinicians
topicPrebiotic Fiber Bowel Regularity Randomized Trial
claimThis recommendation is based on evidence showing protection against coronary heart disease and other chronic diseases.
evidence level4
citationDaley SF (2026)
sourceThe Role of Dietary Fiber in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: A Practical Guide for Clinicians
topicPrebiotic Fiber Bowel Regularity Randomized Trial
claimDespite decades of research showing that dietary fiber is linked to lower rates of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and colorectal cancer, most adults consume less than half of the recommended daily amount.
evidence level4
citationDaley SF (2026)
sourceThe Role of Dietary Fiber in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: A Practical Guide for Clinicians
topicPrebiotic Fiber Bowel Regularity Randomized Trial
claimFor many patients, the advice to "eat more fiber" is familiar but not well understood in practice.
evidence level4
citationDaley SF (2026)
sourceThe Role of Dietary Fiber in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: A Practical Guide for Clinicians