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Ingestion of vegetable fibers

Why the ingestion of vegetable fibers develop the bowel habit in the people which suffer from the hard stools?

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Generally, some types of plant fibers are not absorbed by intestine however plays an Essential role in the functioning of organ. They used to retain water in the bowels and therefore contribute to the softening of fecal bolus. A softer fecal bolus, it is easier to get eliminated during defecation. People who eat less dietary fiber genrally suffer from the hard stools and constipation.

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