Effect of fibre from bran crereal on gastroenteropancreatic hormone response of normal adults

Summary  The effect of dietary fibre on gastroenteropancreatic hormone release was studied in 12 healthy adults. The following results were obtained after high fibre as compared with a low fibre meal: plasma glucose was lower at 60 minutes (p<0.02); plasma glucagon was elevated at 30 and 60 minutes (p<0.01, <0.001 respectively); no changes were observed in V.I.P. or gastrin levels. These data suggest a possible hormonally mediated effect of fibre on colonic motility.