Eating more fiber, which is found in whole grains, vegetables and fruits, might help protect against dangerous bacteria in the gut. After analyzing samples from the gut microbiomes of more than ...

High-Fiber Diets Linked to Gut Health & Fewer Harmful Bacteria By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Could eating more fiber be the key to a healthier gut?

The research found that two byproducts of fiber digestion by gut bacteria may alter gene expression, reducing the risk of cancer. Dietary fiber is the part of plant foods that we cannot digest ...

Some types form long filaments ... shorter filaments remain straight," Kurjahn continues. To do this, the researchers used a special microfluidic chip in which the bacteria were directed into ...

Research has linked lower levels of these bacteria to gastrointestinal conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). While the study doesn’t prove that eating more fiber directly reduces ...