Colon health

Rice bran fiber has fructo-oligosaccharides - a pre-biotic that helps friendly bacteria to proliferate in the gastrointestinal environment and improves intestinal and colon health (Tomlin and Read, 1988). Recent studies in humans (Kahlon and Chow, 1997) have revealed that rice bran fiber not only normalizes bowel function, but also helps in conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and Crohn s disease, and lowers the lipid levels. Rice bran fiber has been shown to significantly reduce renal stones (Jahnen et al., 1992). It is a good source of fiber in weight loss programs and therapeutic fiber diets for diabetics and heart patients. Fiber diets prevent cancer of the colon and large bowel, control obesity and improve bowel function. 

IP6 and phytates Kidney and gall bladder stone (calcium stones) management, hypercalcuria prevention (Ohkawa et al. 1984). Gastro-intestinal and colon health (Folino et al., 1995). 

Functional benefits liver, gastrointestinal and colonic health... 

The fiber of rice bran products, especially the RiceMucil is helpful in maintaining normal gastrointestinal and colon health (Tomlin and Read, 1988). It helps in bowel regularity. Patients with irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease and colitis get excellent relief with RiceMucil . As has been mentioned in the earlier part of this chapter, the fiber of rice bran is non-bloating and lactose free, and the acidic environment the fiber creates during the fermentation of undigested food improves colon health and induces all the healthy enzymes and fnendly bacteria to proliferate (Folino et al, 1995 Life Sciences News Letter, 1999). It has been scientifically demonstrated to have an excellent nutritional support for gut and colon health. 

Relevance to potatoes Dietary fiber includes cell wall NSP and RS, as both are digestion-resistant polysaccharides and both enter the colon where they may contribute to colonic health. NSP is low in potatoes but with RS formation NSP + RS (= dietary fiber) in potatoes can reach levels that allow the nutrient claim high in dietary fiber. ... 

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Promotes colonic health, decreases amount of cholesterol and triglycerides... 

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Resistant starch Defined as the sum of starch and products of starch degradation not absorbed in the small intestine by healthy individuals. Resistant starches not digested in the small intestine reach the colon, where they are readily fermented by naturally occurring microflora. One of the main acids produced by these microorganisms is butyric acid, which is believed to play a positive role in promoting colon health. Resistant starch is classified into four categories. 

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