Microbiome
Fibre and the Microbiome: Food for the Organisms Eating With Us
We do not eat alone. Fibre is one of the main ways food reaches the organisms that help shape the gut environment.
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Explore Fybrance articles and technical guides about dietary fibres, food, nutrition and formulation.
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Microbiome
Gas Is Not Always a Sign of Harm
A little gas can be part of fermentation. Too much discomfort usually means the fibre change is too fast or poorly matched.
Microbiome
Prebiotics Are Not Probiotics
Probiotics add organisms. Prebiotics supply food for organisms already living in the gut. The difference matters.
Microbiome
Psyllium and the Microbiome: Not a Simple Story
Psyllium is valued for gel formation and water holding. Its microbiome role is more nuanced than aggressive fermentation.
Microbiome
Short-Chain Fatty Acids Are Microbial Messages
When microbes ferment fibre, they can produce small acids that help explain why fibre is more than roughage.