Dietary fiber

Preview

Much has been written about dietary fiber in the past decade in both medical and popular journals. The possibility of improving our health and preventing certain diseases by eating more fiber is appealing. In this article, Dr Handler thoroughly explores the evidence relating fiber deficiency to various colonic diseases. Two of our reviewers, while recommending publication, felt that the article overstates the case for the relationship. Our readers will, of course, judge for themselves whether they find the evidence persuasive.