This relationship has been repeatedly verified in subsequent research. Americans typically consume only 11 grams of dietary fiber each day, far too small for any health preventative care regime. In fact, scientific organizations and the Surgeon General have recommended at least 20 to 35 grams per day. The low fiber intake in the U.S. is one of the reasons there is such a need for internal cleansing in Western countries. Dietary fiber has been defined as the substances in food that are not digested and absorbed in the small intestine.
Dietary fiber absorbs water in the intestines to provide bulk and soften the stools.
This allows bowel movement with little or no straining. The hemicellulose type fiber is essential because of its ability to absorb released toxins and aid in elimination from the body. Decreased transit time. Increased daily fiber intake will decrease the time it takes for the food you eat to pass through your 20-30 feet of intestinal tubing and be eliminated in a bowel movement. Some fibers have been shown to lower LDL cholesterol in the body, while actually raising the valuable and protective HDL cholesterol level.