Soluble fiber is fermented by the microflora of the colon and produce short-chain fatty acids such as butyric acid. Butyric acid is used by the mucosa of the colon as its main source of fuel. Butyric acid is metabolized to glutamine, which is an essential fuel for the small intestines. The high-fiber diet should be supplemented with fresh fruit or vegetables and fresh fruit and vegetable juices. Psyllium, oat products, guar gum and fruits and vegetables are a good source of soluble fiber.
Most plant foods are a good source of insoluble fiber.
Dietary fiber also binds with endotoxins and helps eliminate them though the bowels. Undergo a two-week detoxification and bowel cleansing. During the first week, take aloe vera resin, olive leaf extract, cascara sagrada, cayenne and Valerian root. Cascara sagrada promotes peristaltic action in the intestines. Cayenne stimulates nerves of the stomach, promotes digestive secretions and assists peristaltic motion.