Short-term increase in fiber alters gut microbiome – Medical News Today

• Researchers have previously identified a link between fiber intake and positive health outcomes.
• Fiber promotes a healthy gut microbiome once bacteria metabolize it.
• A recent study found that a 2-week increase in fiber intake significantly altered the gut microbiome.

Researchers have found that a 2-week increase in fiber intake can significantly alter a persons gut microbiome, including increasing species of bacteria that break down fiber.
However, the quantity of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) did…

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