Resistant starch is classified as dietary fiber because it resists digestion in the small intestine; the body lacks enzymes to digest it, so it passes to the large intestine where it feeds probiotics and produces beneficial compounds
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Dr. Alan MandelEvidence Quote
“it's classified as dietary fiber because it resists digestion particularly in our small intestine we don't have the enzymes to digest resistant starch so it makes its way to the large intestine it creates short chain fatty acids as it feeds the the probiotics a good bacteria”
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24-Hour Rice: Lower Carbs, Fix Insulin Resistance, Heal Gut, and Fights Cancer! Dr. Mandell— motivationaldocCreated: 8/13/2026, 9:56:05 AM
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