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Dietary fiber (British spelling fibre) or roughage is the portion of plant-derived food that cannot be completely broken down by human digestive enzymes.[1] Dietary fibers are diverse in chemical composition, and can be grouped generally by their solubility, viscosity, and fermentability, which affect how fibers are processed in the body.[2] Dietary fiber has two main components: soluble fiber and insoluble fiber, which are components of plant foods, such as le...
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A dietary supplement is a manufactured product intended to supplement one's diet by taking a pill, capsule, tablet, powder, or liquid.[2] A supplement can provide nutrients either extracted from food sources or that are synthetic in order to increase the quantity of their consumption. The class of nutrient compounds includes vitamins, minerals, fiber, fatty acids, and amino acids. Dietary supplements can also contain substances that have not been confirmed as being essential t...
I have been given some of this liquid food for use in a road accident pet cat who could not swallow following fractures to her jaw and skull. It passes along the fine oesophagostomy tube well; but what volume a day should the cat be receiving? ## I can only suggest you contact a veterinarian. Our information is only relevant to the use of medications and medical foods in humans, so I have no idea what amount is appropriate for a feline. In addition, it is probably going to differ, depending on the animal's age and weight. Have you consulted a vet?
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