Seaweed Fibers May Help Combat Obesity

[Confederate Kahanist]

http://www.personalliberty.com/news/seaweed-fibers-may-help-combat-obesity-19685586/



Results of a recent UK study suggest that seaweed fibers may one day be capable of helping people fight obesity.

In the study, a team of Newcastle University researchers used an artificial gut to test the effectiveness of more than 60 different natural fibers by measuring the amount of fat that was digested and absorbed with each alternative treatment.

Lead investigators Iain Brownlee and Jeff Pearson found that alginate—a natural fiber found in sea kelp—was able to reduce fat intake by approximately 75 percent, which is more competitive than the majority of over-the-counter anti-obesity treatments.

"This suggests that if we can add the natural fiber to products commonly eaten daily—such as bread, biscuits and yogurts—up to three quarters of the fat contained in that meal could simply pass through the body," said Brownlee.

The next step for the research team is to conduct clinical trials to see how effective alginate is when eaten as part of a normal diet. In addition to weight management, adding seaweed to food has been proven to boost fiber content and overall digestive health.

[Rubystars]

If it's safe then I'd love to see it as a food additive in cake mixes.

[angryChineseKahanist]

Lots of fibery foods.
I eat a good amount of vegetables and fruits and I have no problems with my internals.
I used to eat a lot of meat and rice. The problem is that when you're dry, it just stays there for days. When you're wet, you simply cannot control it.
Nice thing about fiber is that you can really take some abuse. Almost eat whatever you want. And it dosen't stink as much - mainly because it just hasn't been there long enough - for me, not longer than just 12 hours.





 

[angryChineseKahanist]

People looking to build a mass movement? Try fiber.

[Lewinsky Stinks, Dr. Brennan Rocks]

People looking to build a mass movement? Try fiber.

I think by that definition, several of our enemies, i.e. Pedofront, Feces Now, and GayStreet, are already a "mass movement".

[angryChineseKahanist]

I get the first two.
Now what is gaystreet?

[muman613]

I get the first two.
Now what is gaystreet?

Maybe J-Street?

[you know the anti-israel, anti-Jewish supposed Jewish organization]