Why cant fiber be broken down like other carbohydrates?

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Why cant fiber be broken down like other carbohydrates?

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The sugar units in fiber are linked up in a way that our body cannot break down. It’s because our body does not produce enzymes that actually break fiber apart. However, some microbes in our intestine do break some fiber down so they can use that energy for themselves. Hope that helps 🙂

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