When your gut bacteria run out of fiber, they may start eating your gut lining

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1. 3d ago
   first ScienceDaily Health & Medicine indie

   When your gut bacteria run out of fiber, they may start eating your gut lining

   Scientists have discovered that gut bacteria can feed on the protective mucus lining your intestines, producing potentially harmful compounds, but fiber helps keep this activity in check. Overlooked proteins in plant foods also help shift gut bacteria toward producing beneficial substances…

2. 1d ago
   mindbodygreen mainstream

   Your Gut Bacteria Can't Wait To Get Their Hands On This Fiber

   What happens to this fiber after your last bite is the interesting part

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