I went to google trying to get a explain about the fiber and carbs and how do fiber affect the body , what I mean is fiber does the same bad effect of carbs in excess? I been trying to understand but I don’t get it
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– Carbs are sugars, either alone (e.g., glucose) or a complex of multiple (e.g., starch or amylase).
– Fibre is also made from sugars, but sugars in an arrangement that makes them indigestible to humans.
– Certain bacteria in the gut (if healthy) **can** digest fibre and this has some positive effects on us.
– As fibre cannot be absorbed by us, it also helps to bulk up poop and help it to be pushed along the digestive tract.
– Too much fibre can lead to blockages and excess gas (from the bacteria having a banquet).
– Carbs can cause similar effects in excess, due to both carbs and fibre absorbing water in the digestive system and potentially causing bloating.
– As fibre cannot be absorbed, it cannot cause things like glucose spikes and diabetes, whereas regular carbs can.
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