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The paper addresses the use of fiber supplements (such as psyllium). "Fiber is sometimes supplemented to the diet for this purpose, but the use of fiber causes
by Turing_Machine 5y ago
The paper addresses the use of fiber supplements (such as psyllium).
"Fiber is sometimes supplemented to the diet for this purpose, but the use of fiber causes soft bulky stools and is commercially limited because it alters the taste and texture of food."
In fact, that's generally why people take them, but there is too much of a good thing. PTFE doesn't do that.
That said, I'm not going to start grinding up Teflon in my food just yet.
- s0rce 5y agoI can't imagine that bulking up my foods with teflon powder wouldn't also alter the texture, possibly the taste as well, although simply by diluting with tasteless powder.
- Turing_Machine 5y agoI'm guessing that the "soft, bulky stools" is really the limiting factor here.
- s0rce 5y agoI don't think all natural fiber sources have this issue. Finely ground non absorbent insoluble and non fermentable fiber, like wheat bran or just cellulose appear to have the opposite effect.