A Special Fiber Could Help Your Kidneys Handle Too Much Salt
Eating too much salt can damage your kidneys over time, especially by messing up the helpful bacteria in your stomach. Scientists discovered that a type of …
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How Different Types of Fiber Change Your Gut Bacteria
Scientists tested three different types of a special fiber called beta-glucan to see how they affect the helpful bacteria living in your gut. These bacteria …
Read MoreCertain Foods May Help Control Blood Sugar and Heart Health
Researchers studied 504 people with type 2 diabetes to see if eating prebiotic foods (foods that feed good bacteria in your gut) could help improve their …
Read MoreA Plant Sugar May Help Your Liver Stay Healthy
Researchers discovered that a natural plant sugar called stachyose might help prevent fatty liver disease by changing how your gut bacteria work. In a study …
Read MoreFiber Supplement May Help Prevent Nerve Damage in Diabetes
Researchers discovered that a type of dietary fiber called inulin might protect nerves from damage caused by diabetes. In a study using mice with diabetes, …
Read MoreHow Certain Plant Fibers May Help Your Body Fight Cancer
Scientists are discovering that special plant fibers called polysaccharides might help protect against cancer by improving your gut bacteria. Your gut contains …
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