Dietary Fibers: Magical Food Against Various Ailments | [International Food & Nutrition Conference" August 18th-20th, 2022, University of Swat, Swat (Book of Abstracts) • 2022]

Author(s):

1. Ukasha Arqam: Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Central Punjab,Lahore,Pakistan

2. Syed Qamar Abbas: National institute of Food Science & Technology, Faculty of Food, Nutrition & Home Sciences, University of Agriculture,Faisalabad,Pakistan

3. Maryam Syed: National institute of Food Science & Technology, Faculty of Food, Nutrition & Home Sciences, University of Agriculture,Faisalabad,Pakistan

4. Muhammad Sajid Manzoor: Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Central Punjab,Lahore,Pakistan

5. Shoaib Younas: Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Central Punjab,Lahore,Pakistan

6. Muhammad Sheharyar: Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Central Punjab,Lahore,Pakistan

7. Sanabil Yaqoob: Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Central Punjab,Lahore,Pakistan

Abstract:

Plants are an abundant source of non-starch polysaccharides. The nutritional characteristics and physiological parameters of these compounds are linked to dietary fibers that may be soluble and insoluble in nature. Consumption of dietary fiber exhibits a positive impact on gut health. Non-starch polysaccharides (NSPs) play an essential role in the healthy colonic function and the prevention of constipation. Besides, insufficient dietary fiber and essential fluids, a sedentary lifestyle and hypothyroidism are pathogenesis of constipation. Scientific research has been carried out to evaluate dietary fiber's beneficial and detrimental impacts on health. Research outcomes elaborate that NSPs have remarkable water dispersibility, viscosity, bulk producing and fermentability of long-chain fatty acids into short-chain fatty acids. These features produce preventive effect from diseases related to diet. Due to irregular dietary behavior, some serious diseases may occur, including chronic heart disease, breast cancer, colon cancer and mineral absorption abnormalities. Soluble NSPs maintain plasma cholesterol, blood glucose and insulin level while insoluble NSPs are effective laxatives. Some NSPs enhance the growth of beneficial colonic bacteria through the fermented products that impart positive prebiotic effect. Hence NSPs are proven as therapeutic agent. Recommended daily intake of dietary fiber for adults is 18g. More research should be needed on dietary fiber because its proper physiological and nutritional mechanism is not entirely understood.

Page(s): 32-32

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Published: Journal: International Food & Nutrition Conference" August 18th-20th, 2022, University of Swat, Swat (Book of Abstracts), Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Year: 2022

Keywords:

physiological effect , therapeutic agent , Nonstarch polysaccharides , laxative

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