Fibra

Datos habituales

Datos habituales

Dietary fiber is the part of plant foods the body does not digest; it adds bulk to the diet, aids digestion, and helps keep bowel movements regular. Soluble fiber forms a gel in the gut, while insoluble fiber adds stool bulk and speeds passage.

Ingesta baja

Low fiber intake is commonly discussed in relation to constipation and irregular bowel movements.

Ingesta más alta

Adding fiber quickly is commonly discussed in relation to gas, bloating, and cramps, which people often link to raising fiber faster than the gut adjusts.

Fuente: MedlinePlus

Ingestas de referencia

Cifras de referencia generales para un adulto típico, no un objetivo personal.

• aiadult_female25 gDRI/NASEM
• aiadult_male38 gDRI/NASEM