When you eat certain fibers from foods, your gut turns them into helpful acids that can reduce swelling, protect your gut lining, lower bad cholesterol, and help your body absorb minerals better.

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Dietary Fiber in Public Health Nutrition: Chemical Traits and Mechanisms for Chronic Disease Prevention

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Dietary Fiber in Public Health Nutrition: Chemical Traits and Mechanisms for Chronic Disease Prevention

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DOI: 10.61173/nygdrp49

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