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How is fiber important to the body?

It helps the body digest large molecules.

It is a powerful micronutrient.

Toxins attach to the fiber as it moves through and out of the body.

It contains stored energy.

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Dietary fiber increases the weight and size of your stool and softens it. A bulky stool is easier to pass, decreasing your chance of constipation. If you have loose, watery stools, fiber may help to solidify the stool because it absorbs water and adds bulk to stool. Helps maintain bowel health.
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