Evidence supporting the use of: Oat Fiber
For the health condition: Hemorrhoids
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Oat fiber is commonly recommended as part of dietary management for hemorrhoids due to its high insoluble fiber content, which aids in softening stool and increasing stool bulk. This helps to reduce straining during defecation—a primary risk factor for the development and exacerbation of hemorrhoids. Several clinical guidelines and reviews, such as those from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, advocate for increased fiber intake (20–30 grams per day) to manage hemorrhoidal symptoms. While the bulk of evidence does not single out oat fiber specifically, studies on dietary fiber as a whole—including sources like oats—demonstrate that fiber supplementation decreases bleeding, pain, and recurrence of symptomatic hemorrhoids. Randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses support the use of fiber supplements to reduce overall symptoms, with improvements attributed to both soluble and insoluble fibers. Oat fiber, being primarily insoluble, is effective in bulking stool and promoting regular bowel movements. Thus, while oat fiber itself has not been the exclusive subject of hemorrhoid research, its inclusion as a high-quality fiber source aligns with scientific recommendations for hemorrhoid management. The evidence rating is moderate (3/5), as the support is robust for fiber in general but less so for oat fiber specifically.
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apricot
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betel
bilberry
blackberry
butcher's broom
chamomile
citrus bioflavonoids
turmeric
dandelion
fiber blend (proprietary)
gotu kola
cellulose
horse chestnut
lemon
licorice root
Nettle
oregon grape
parsley
phellodendron amurense
plum fruit
prune
psyllium
rutin
slippery elm bark
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vitamin C
seaweed
Zinc
capsicum
punarnava
commiphora
blackboard tree
Caesalpinia crista
Rubia cordifolia
peony
Szechuan lovage
Morus
Myrrh
Morinda
birch
aster root
shepherd's purse
paw paw
geranium
sea salt
avens
apple cider vinegar
antler
anthraquinone
Ardisia
Angelica
Acacia
Agrimony
Allicin
Antirrhinum majus
Achyranthes
Abrus
Alchemilla
Aconite
Ajuga
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Aescin
anthocyanidins
Agrimonia pilosa
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Baliospermum
Blepharis
Brassica
bayleaf
bran
Barleria
bael
banyan
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black nightshade
borassus palm
Borassus aethiopum
black root
Bassia scoparia
Black Hellebore
Bergenia
Chinese silkvine
Cucurbita
coconut oil
cactus
cinquefoil
Cyathula
chard
cabbage
chestnut
Cynodon dactylon
castor oil
Carthamus
colocynth
Celosia
Clerodendrum indicum
Chondrus
Dianthus
Diosmin
elephant\'s head
escin
Embelia
fiber
Ficus simplicissima
hazelnut
Indian coraltree
Kokilaksha
lichen
Lycopodium
labrador tea
little ironweed
Methylcellulose
Mezoneuron benthamianum
Mountain Pepper
Mucilage
Morning glory
Nymphaea nouchali
Nimbidin
Oak
Oroxylum indicum
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Onosma bracteatum
pagoda tree
Pluchea
Prunus
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
proanthocyanidins
Portulaca
Persimmon
Papayotin
Polygonum
Rosabin
Ruscus
Ruscogenins
Rosa laevigata
Rutosides
rhubarb
Shark Liver Oil
Sanguisorba
Sarivan
Sumac
Sword Bean
Terminalia
Tannins
Taraxacin
Troxerutin
Tamarind
Varuna
Wax Gourd
Witch Hazel
Winter Begonia
Yellow Dock
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Other health conditions supported by Oat Fiber
Cholesterol (high)Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Fat Metabolism (poor)
Hemorrhoids
Inflammation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Weight Loss