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 Given all the media hype about fiber, you'd assume it was a vital nutrient. You'd be wrong. Although classified as a carbohydrate, fiber supplies no vitamins, minerals or even calories. It does, however, serve an important purpose.
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What is Acid/Alkaline Balance?
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 3/12/2002
The Textbook of Medical Physiology by Arthur C. Guyton, M.D., probably the most recognized authority on human physiology states: "...the regulation of hydrogen ion concentration (pH or acid/alkaline balance) is one of the most important aspects of homeostasis." (Homostasis is where the components involved seek an equilibrium.)
What is Fiber?
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 11/25/2001
Given all the media hype about fiber, you would assume it was a vital NUTRIENT. You would be wrong. Although classified as a CARBOHYDRATE, fiber supplies no VITAMINS, MINERALS or even CALORIES. It does, however, play important roles in the body.
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