Soluble and insoluble fiber definition - medical term
Fiber (the portion of plants that cannot
be digested by the human digestive tract) is classified as soluble and insoluble.
Oats, beans, dried peas, and legumes are major sources of soluble fiber whereas
wheat bran, whole grain products, and vegetables are major sources of insoluble
fiber. Fruits, vegetables, and barley are sources of both insoluble and soluble
fiber.
Soluble fiber and insoluble fiber differ in function. For example, soluble fiber
delays the time of transit through the intestine whereas insoluble fiber speeds
up intestinal transit. For another example, soluble fiber and decreases the level
of cholesterol in the blood whereas insoluble fiber has no effect on serum cholesterol.
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