Question 126 of 433
How much fiber do I need?
The short answer
At least 25 to 35 grams a day. Most Americans get about 15.
Fiber lowers cholesterol, steadies blood sugar, feeds helpful gut bacteria, and keeps you full. Higher fiber intake is linked to 15 to 30 percent lower rates of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, colon cancer, and death. Beans, lentils, oats, berries, vegetables, nuts, and seeds are the main sources. Increase gradually and drink water, or your gut will complain.
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HUMAN TRIALS for selected risk factors; OBSERVATIONAL for fiber intake and mortality associations.Evidence grade (draft mapping)CObservationalPart 9, Q126 · Part sources
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