When gut microbes run low on fiber, they may start eating you
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When gut microbes run low on fiber, they may start eating you
Gut microbes need something to eat, and when fiber is limited, they may begin consuming proteins from the mucus lining that protects the gut. Researchers found that fiber can suppress this process, while indigestible plant proteins help microbes produce more beneficial compounds.
A new research, released on August 15, 2026, reveals that the shortage of fibers in the diet can lead microorganisms present in the intestine to search for nutrients in the organ's own protective layer. This process lights up an alert about the importance of the diet for digestive health. The need for food by [...]
Intestinal Bacteria Can Begin to “Eat” the Protective Layer of the Body: Scientists Named the Reason
Scientists have found that with a lack of fiber, intestinal bacteria can begin to use the intestinal mucosa as a source of nutrients tsn.ua (news 1+1)
Researchers at the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research have discovered that a lack of fiber in the diet can lead gut microbes to consume the protective intestinal mucosa. The studies, published in the journals Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Nature Metabolism, reveal the importance of fiber and indigestible plant proteins in gut health. Impact of fiber on gut health Dietary fiber is fundamental for maintaining a healthy gut …
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