Soluble and insoluble dietary fiber at different ratios: Hydration characteristics, rheological properties, and ameliorative effects on constipation

The proportion of soluble components in dietary fiber is an important factor affecting its physicochemical properties and physiological functions. The influence mechanisms of insoluble (IDF) and soluble dietary fiber (SDF) at different ratios on constipation were investigated. Results showed that SD...

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Main Authors: Lijuan Wang, Jiaxin Wang, Jialin Wang, Zicong Guo, Zaigui Li, Ju Qiu, Lili Wang
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Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
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Jiaxin Wang
Jialin Wang
Zicong Guo
Zaigui Li
Ju Qiu
Lili Wang
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description The proportion of soluble components in dietary fiber is an important factor affecting its physicochemical properties and physiological functions. The influence mechanisms of insoluble (IDF) and soluble dietary fiber (SDF) at different ratios on constipation were investigated. Results showed that SDF had higher active groups and water swelling capacity than IDF. The viscosity of chyme with SDF alone was the highest in oral and gastric phases. The gastric emptying rate and small intestine propulsion capacity increased significantly, especially when IDF/SDF was 1:1. IDF and a lower proportion of SDF (< 50 %) promoted gut microbiota diversity and short-chain fatty acids production. The contents of 5-hydroxytryptamine, acetylcholinesterase and gastrin reached the maximum value when the IDF ratio was 50 %. In conclusion, IDF could act synergistically with SDF to promote defecation and relieve constipation, and the effect was the best when the ratio of IDF to SDF was 1:1.
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spelling doaj-art-3d1cb42cfa0d41d9b24df63b70aba00d2025-08-20T02:49:56ZengElsevierFood Chemistry: X2590-15752024-12-012410199610.1016/j.fochx.2024.101996Soluble and insoluble dietary fiber at different ratios: Hydration characteristics, rheological properties, and ameliorative effects on constipationLijuan Wang0Jiaxin Wang1Jialin Wang2Zicong Guo3Zaigui Li4Ju Qiu5Lili Wang6Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, No.17 Tsinghua East Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, PR China; Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Intersection of Wenming Road and 107 National Road, Yancheng District, Luohe City, Henan Province 462044, PR ChinaDepartment of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, No.17 Tsinghua East Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, PR ChinaDepartment of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, No.17 Tsinghua East Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, PR ChinaDepartment of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, No.17 Tsinghua East Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, PR ChinaDepartment of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, No.17 Tsinghua East Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, PR ChinaDepartment of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, No.17 Tsinghua East Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, PR China; Corresponding authors.Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, No. 2, Yuan Ming Yuan West Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, PR China; Corresponding authors.The proportion of soluble components in dietary fiber is an important factor affecting its physicochemical properties and physiological functions. The influence mechanisms of insoluble (IDF) and soluble dietary fiber (SDF) at different ratios on constipation were investigated. Results showed that SDF had higher active groups and water swelling capacity than IDF. The viscosity of chyme with SDF alone was the highest in oral and gastric phases. The gastric emptying rate and small intestine propulsion capacity increased significantly, especially when IDF/SDF was 1:1. IDF and a lower proportion of SDF (< 50 %) promoted gut microbiota diversity and short-chain fatty acids production. The contents of 5-hydroxytryptamine, acetylcholinesterase and gastrin reached the maximum value when the IDF ratio was 50 %. In conclusion, IDF could act synergistically with SDF to promote defecation and relieve constipation, and the effect was the best when the ratio of IDF to SDF was 1:1.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157524008848Soluble dietary fiberInsoluble dietary fiberProportionsHydration characteristicConstipation
spellingShingle Lijuan Wang
Jiaxin Wang
Jialin Wang
Zicong Guo
Zaigui Li
Ju Qiu
Lili Wang
Soluble and insoluble dietary fiber at different ratios: Hydration characteristics, rheological properties, and ameliorative effects on constipation
Food Chemistry: X
Soluble dietary fiber
Insoluble dietary fiber
Proportions
Hydration characteristic
Constipation
title Soluble and insoluble dietary fiber at different ratios: Hydration characteristics, rheological properties, and ameliorative effects on constipation
title_full Soluble and insoluble dietary fiber at different ratios: Hydration characteristics, rheological properties, and ameliorative effects on constipation
title_fullStr Soluble and insoluble dietary fiber at different ratios: Hydration characteristics, rheological properties, and ameliorative effects on constipation
title_full_unstemmed Soluble and insoluble dietary fiber at different ratios: Hydration characteristics, rheological properties, and ameliorative effects on constipation
title_short Soluble and insoluble dietary fiber at different ratios: Hydration characteristics, rheological properties, and ameliorative effects on constipation
title_sort soluble and insoluble dietary fiber at different ratios hydration characteristics rheological properties and ameliorative effects on constipation
topic Soluble dietary fiber
Insoluble dietary fiber
Proportions
Hydration characteristic
Constipation
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157524008848
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