10 Questions
How do water soluble fibers like oat bran help lower cholesterol?
By producing a sensation of 'fullness' in the stomach without providing calories.
What is the purpose of using guar gum and similar fibers for appetite suppression?
To produce a sensation of 'fullness' without adding calories.
How do the soothing effects of gums and mucilages benefit irritable states of the urinary and respiratory tract?
By providing demulcent effects.
What blood sugar lowering effect has been observed in both diabetics and normal subjects related to water soluble fibers?
A blood sugar lowering effect.
How do mucilagenous herbs like Althaea officinalis benefit bronchitis?
By providing soothing effects.
Give an example of a mucilagenous herb used for bronchitis.
Althaea officinalis or Symphytum officinale.
Explain the mode of operation of mucilages on organs like the respiratory tract and uterus if they don't come in contact directly.
Through reflex associations with the digestive tract.
What are immunostimulating polysaccharides characterized by?
Water soluble, acidic, branch-chained polysaccharides with high molecular weights.
What may immunostimulating polysaccharides be bound to?
Proteins.
What property of water soluble fibers helps in appetite suppression and lowering cholesterol?
Hydrophilic effect.
Test your knowledge on the properties of gums and mucilage found in medicinal plants such as Symphytum officinalis, Tussilago farfara, Ulmus fulva, and Plantago ovata. Explore the hydrophilic nature, cooling effect, and sweet taste associated with these polysaccharides.
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