The colon is a natural breeding ground for bacteria. The purpose and function of this bacteria is to neutralize, dissipate, avoid and prevent a toxic condition from developing in the colon. In a proper, clean, healthy environment the healthy scavenging bacteria will control the pathogenic kind. Such waste, through a high fiber diet, must be expelled from the body, and for this purpose your colon is equipped with a very efficient system for elimination, but only if your body is in good working order. Fiber is an effective vehicle to cleanse your colon.
Fiber carries bile and fat out of the body.
Without fiber, much of this fat is reabsorbed and recirculated through the body. By helping cleanse fat and debris from the digestive tract, gasses are also reduced, allowing for more optimal absorption of important nutrients. A healthy colon also helps the body better absorb oxygen which is important for memory and energy levels.