How Does Soluble Fiber Feed “Good” Bacteria?
Soluble fiber feeds the “good” bacteria in the colon. Most people are familiar with “good” bacteria or probiotics, the live cultures found in yogurt. What most people don’t know is that the large intestine contains up to 500 different types of bacteria, which contribute to a number of biological functions in the body. Eating soluble fiber (prebiotics) promotes the growth of “good” bacteria (probiotics).
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