Estimation of Crude Fibre Content from Natural Food Stuffs and its Laxative Activity Induced in Rats

Abstract

Over the last decade, significant developments have been made in our understanding of crude fiber and its role in the promotion of health and disease risk reduction. A wealth of scientific evidence demonstrates that adequate dietary fiber intake has a number of health benefits, including maintenance of healthy laxation and the reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendation to "choose fiber-