As
soluble fiber travels through the digestive tract, it binds to bile acids and cholesterol which are then eliminated with the fiber.
After the stomach,
soluble fibers travel to the large intestine, where they becomes food for the healthy bacteria.
Not exact matches
Since it is a
soluble fiber that absorbs water, it makes your stool «bulkier» and makes your food
travel faster through the intestine (32, 33).
This makes
soluble fiber helpful in relieving diarrhea by soaking up extra water, firming up the consistency of stool, and slowing down the speed that food
travels through the digestive tract.