Handbook of Dietary Fiber

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Susan Sungsoo Cho
CRC Press, Aug 17, 2001 - Health & Fitness - 894 pages
Presents the latest research on the analysis, metabolism, function, and physicochemical properties of fiber, fiber concentrates, and bioactive isolates--exploring the effect of fiber on chronic disease, cardiovascular health, cancer, and diabetes. Examines food applications and the efficacy and safety of psyllium, sugar beet fiber, pectin, alginate, gum arabic, and rice bran.
 

Contents

Preface
Dietary Fiber and Cardiovascular Disease
ii
Dietary Fiber and Breast Cancer Risk
i
Dietary Fiber and Breast Cancer Epidemiology
v
Dietary Fiber and Glucose Metabolism and Diabetes
iii
Resistant Oligosaccharides
xcix
Resistant Starches and Lipid Metabolism
42
A Review on Effects Clinical Results and Safety Aspects in Relation to Its Influence on
60
Physicochemical Properties
101
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