Evidence supporting the use of: Fiber (unspecified)
For the health condition: Metabolic Syndrome
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 4
Dietary fiber is scientifically validated as beneficial in the context of metabolic syndrome, which is characterized by a cluster of risk factors including central obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. Numerous randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses have demonstrated that increased intake of dietary fiber, especially soluble fiber, improves several components of metabolic syndrome. Soluble fiber slows gastric emptying, modulates postprandial glucose responses, and improves insulin sensitivity. A 2017 meta-analysis published in the journal Obesity Reviews found that higher fiber intake was associated with reduced risk of developing metabolic syndrome and improvements in weight, waist circumference, fasting glucose, and lipid profiles. Mechanistically, fiber fermentation in the gut produces short-chain fatty acids, which positively affect glucose and lipid metabolism and reduce systemic inflammation. Furthermore, observational studies have consistently linked higher fiber consumption with lower incidence of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, both of which are closely tied to metabolic syndrome. While the exact magnitude of benefit may vary depending on fiber type and baseline diet, the overall evidence base is strong enough that leading health organizations, including the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association, recommend increased fiber consumption as part of dietary strategies to prevent and manage metabolic syndrome.
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Other ingredients used for Metabolic Syndrome
7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)7-Keto-DHEA
acai berry
akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
anchovies
anthocyanins
asparagus
bacillus subtilis
banaba
barley
berberine
Beta-Glucan
beta-sitosterol
bifidobacterium longum
bitter melon
black garlic
blueberry
brussel sprouts
butyrate triglyceride
campesterol
camu camu
canola oil
caterpillar mushroom
chia seed
chokeberry
chromium
cinnamon
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
turmeric
curcumin
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
DPA (docosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fisetin
flaxseed
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
ginger
glucomannan
guar gum
hydroxycitric acid
inulin
krill oil
l-carnitine
lactobacillus helveticus
licorice root
mackerel
maitake mushroom
maqui berry
matcha
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
moringa
naringin
nicotinamide riboside
oleanolic acid
oleic acid
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-7 fatty acids
omega-9 fatty acids
oyster mushroom
palmitoleic acid
quinoa
red yeast rice
reishi mushroom
resveratrol
rye
sardines
spirulina
tocotrienols
trans-pterostilbene
Urolithin A
vanadium
vanadyl sulfate
vitamin C
vitamin D
wheat grass
whey protein
xylooligosaccharides
zinc
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
algae
kidney beans
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
1-deoxynojirimycin
15,16-Dihydrotanshinone I
12-methylcarnosic acid
3-desoxy-7-KETO-DHEA
4-hydroxyisoleucine
5,7-Dimethoxyflavone
6-Paradol
Alpha Glucans
Ankaflavin
Apigenin
Aronia melanocarpa
Antrodia camphorata
Auricularia
Antirrhinin
Avocado
Ascophyllum nodosum
Acacetin
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Astragaloside
anthocyanidins
Ampelopsin
Alpha phytosterol
Algal protein
Arabinoxylan
alpha Methyl Tetradecylthioacetic Acid
Arjunolic acid
Bifidobacterium adolescentis
Beta-hydroxybutyrate
Blakeslea trispora
Bean
Betanin
Brazil nut
Charantin
California chia
Cardarine
Cyanobacteria
Capsinoids
Cyanidin
chlorogenic acid
Capsiate
Chitin-Glucan Complex
Calanus finmarchicus
Crocetin
Cynaropicrin
Cystoseira canariensis
corosolic acid
Crypthecodinium
Carnosic acid
Docosahexaenoic Acid
Dunaliella
Dihydrocapsiate
Dragon Fruit
Dihydrolipoic Acid
D-Pinitol
Diosgenin
Ergothioneine
Ecklonia
peanut
Pistachio
Other health conditions supported by Fiber (unspecified)
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Blood in Stool
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Colitis
Colon (atonic)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Crohn's Disease
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Diverticulitis
Fatty Liver Disease
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Hemorrhoids
Hypertension
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Kidney Stones
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome
Pancreatitis
Prolapsed Colon
Sugar Cravings
Triglycerides (high)
Ulcers