http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2000/10/22/fiber-colon-cancer-part-two.aspxRather than being protective against colon cancer, as previously thought, soluble dietary fiber may actually increase the risk of adenomas , which are a type of polyp that are most likely to become cancerous. The fiber used in the study was from ispaghulaenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2000/10/22/fiber-colon-cancer-part-two.aspx#40014Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:22:36 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:40014shaneperrone<p>Fiber doesn't get digested in the gut, but it gets fermented in the colon and feeds bad bacteria that live via the fermentation. The more fiber the more those bad bacteria take over. Exacerbated by carbohydrates and fiber, it keeps getting worse and illness will likely occur. Fiber is not needed in the diet, and hurts you, not only does it do the above, but it also helps remove vital minerals from getting into your system as it sweeps through your gut.</p> <img src="http://articles.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=40014" width="1" height="1">