Functional fiber: how it affects weight, microbiota and glucose levels
What are functional fibers and why are they important? Functional fibers are food components that are not digested in the small intestine but have a significant impact on metabolism, microbiome and metabolic health. They include ingredients such as inulin, oligofructose, resistant starch, beta-glucans, guar gum, arabinogalactan, galactooligosaccharides (GOS), fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and others. At Vitafoods Europe […]