Fibre-supplemented foods may damage your health

In view of the general lack of benefit in experimental human studies and the detrimental effects seen in animal models of carcinogenesis, caution should be used in consuming nutritional fiber supplements.

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Published in:The Lancet (British edition) 1996-08, Vol.348 (9023), p.319-320
Main Authors: Wasan, Harpreet S, Goodlad, Robert A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal models
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
Carcinogenesis
Colorectal cancer
Colorectal Neoplasms - etiology
Colorectal Neoplasms - prevention & control
Dietary fiber
Dietary Fiber - adverse effects
Dietary Fiber - therapeutic use
Dietary supplements
Food, Fortified - adverse effects
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Medical sciences
Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
Tumors
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Summary:In view of the general lack of benefit in experimental human studies and the detrimental effects seen in animal models of carcinogenesis, caution should be used in consuming nutritional fiber supplements.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(96)01401-8