But who cares about science when you can cherry-pick papers.

Pick a lane! Either you want scientific papers, or you don't. Ignoring papers because they don't line up with your pet hypothesis is anti-science.

also has other benefits, slowing down blood sugar absorption, and fat absorption.

Yes, this is why fibre is a anti-nutrient. If you don't eat unhealthy food this isn't a positive thing.

usually it keeps your regular too.

If people enjoying bulking up their stools, good for them, but this isn't a health benefit.