Journal article
Therapeutic role of dietary fibre.
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.
Authors
Hunt R; Fedorak R; Frohlich J; McLennan C; Pavilanis A
Journal
Canadian Family Physician, Vol. 39, , pp. 897–910
Publication Date
April 1993
ISSN
0008-350X