Is Dietary Fibre a Form of Protein? Debunking the Common Misconception
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According to the Mayo Clinic, dietary fibre is actually a form of carbohydrate, not protein. This common misunderstanding stems from the fact that both nutrients are found in many of the same plant-based foods, such as beans and nuts. However, their chemical composition, function in the body, and digestion processes are fundamentally different.
