Answer to Question #94112 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for Alicia martin

Question #94112
Explain the structural and functional differences between soluble and insoluble fiber.

Which type of fiber has been shown to lower/improve cholesterol levels?

What is the proposed mechanism of action for this associated health benefit? ( how does fiber help naturally lower cholesterol?)
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Expert's answer
2019-09-13T06:29:51-0400

1.Soluble fiber molecules(this type of fiber dissolves in water to form a gel-like material):

Inulins


Pectins:



(1,3/1,4) ß-Glucans:





Insoluble fiber molecules:

Cellulose:




(1,3/1,6) ß-glucan(insoluble version):



2.soluble dietary fibres

3.Three major biological mechanisms have been proposed to explain the cholesterol-reducing effects of soluble dietary fibres: prevention of bile salt re-absorption from the small intestine leading to an excess faecal bile salt excretion; reduced glycemic response leading to lower insulin stimulation of hepatic cholesterol synthesis; and physiological effects of fermentation products of soluble dietary fibres, mainly propionate.


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