Abstract:

The metabolic syndrome, which is characterized by obesity, high blood pressure and changes in lipid and glucose metabolism, affects every day a greater number of people in the world. Being the subject of frequent discussion in the scientific scenario, etiology has not clarified yet. The metabolic syndrome is treated by the combination of drugs and change in lifestyle, mainly dietary habits. This article discusses the importance of the use of fiber in the treatment dietoterápico of metabolic syndrome since the soluble dietary fiber (pectin, guar gum-, mucilage) and insoluble (cellulose, lignin, hemicellulose) has direct action on the components of it, as role in blood glucose, reduction of serum cholesterol, help in reducing body weight and action, even if slight, reducing the pressure levels. Using the appropriate amount of daily fiber is vital, since excess can cause unwanted reactions below the recommended amounts and do not guarantee the expected.

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