Why Does Fiber Seem To Help Some People With Diverticular Disease? A Review By Doctors

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Expert opinion from Marcella Abunahman Pereira

Specialization in Clinical Cardiology · 12 years of experience · Brazil

In the diverticular disease, the diverticula are small, bulging pouches, that can form in the lining of your digestive system. They are found, most often, in the large intestine (colon). Fiber seem to help some people because it prevents the formation of the diverticula, that can lead to the diverticular disease.

Expert opinion from Rajesh Mishra

MBBS · Less than a year of experience · India

Fiber usually softens stool and helps to prevent constipation. It also can help to decrease pressure in the colon. Fiber does not raise the blood glucose level, since it is not broken down by the body and is not digested. Eating high-fiber grains, cereals, and legumes can decrease cholesterol levels.

Expert opinion from Gustavo Campos

Doctor of Medicine · 9 years of experience · Brazil

Dietary fiber can help avoid constipation. Constipation is thought to be one of the risk factors for diverticular disease. However, there is insufficient scientific data to support this claim.

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