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Short-term increase in fiber alters gut microbiome – Medical News Today
A recent small-scale study finds that substantially increasing fiber intake for just 2 weeks significantly alters the gut microbiome.
- 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.
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