Week 7: Your Gut Garden - Why Fiber is Your Best Friend

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Prebiotic fiber is the preferred food for your beneficial gut bacteria. When these bacteria ferment fiber, they produce SCFAs, including acetate, propionate, and butyrate. Butyrate, in particular, is the primary energy source for your colon cells and has potent anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Feeding your gut flora with diverse fibers is like investing in your internal pharmacy.

References:

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