risk of dying A 2011 study found that a high fiber diet reduced the risk of dying at an early age from a variety of causes, like heart disease, respiratory and infectious diseases, and cancer. Items of Interest Increased Fiber Intake May Protect Against Risk of Stroke fiber per day Dietary Fiber May Reduce the Risk of Pancreatic Cancer September 11, 2018 September 11, 2018 Share EmailTwitterFacebookGoogle +PinterestTumblrLinkedinVkontakte