Wheat Bran (Wheat Bran)
Overview of Wheat Bran
Wheat bran is the outer layers of a cereal grain such as wheat, approximately 20 percent of which is indigestible cellulose, used as a source of dietary fiber.
Indication of Wheat Bran
Wheat Bran is primarily indicated in conditions like Colon tumor, Constipation, Diverticulitis, Irritable bowel syndrome, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Heart disease, Stroke.
Contraindication of Wheat Bran
Wheat Bran is contraindicated in conditions like Intestinal obstruction,Coeliac disease.
Side Effects of Wheat Bran
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Wheat Bran include Intestinal obstruction, Abdominal distension, Flatulence.
Precautions of Wheat Bran
If patients have a gluten allergy wheat products could give cramps or may cause diarrhea.