Posted on 04/10/2024 9:12:47 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
Eating more dietary fiber may help prevent type 2 diabetes by promoting beneficial gut bacteria and substances produced during metabolism, according to research.
The study looked at data from up to 11,000-plus participants in the ongoing Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos.
The researchers found that higher fiber intake was associated with specific "good" gut bacteria and certain favorable metabolites in the blood—some of which were actually produced by gut bacteria. Those gut microbes and metabolites were associated with lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes during an average follow-up of six years.
According to federal dietary guidelines, the majority of U.S. adults do not eat enough fiber. The recommended daily amount varies by age and gender, but women in their 40s, for example, need 25 grams while men of the same age need 31 grams.
Dietary fiber is mostly found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains and cereals. It cannot be broken down, and much of it passes through the system undigested. Its most well-known job is to promote regular bowel movements. But the new research suggests fiber might also be feeding bacteria in the gut.
"What really surprised us—and turned out to be the most interesting part of our study—was how complex the communication is between gut bacteria and their human hosts," Wang said.
"We learned that bacteria can affect disease risk through a vast array of mechanisms. The complexity was both surprising and fascinating, revealing deep and nuanced interactions within our gut microbiome."
Eckel said future research should look at how else fiber might be exerting its beneficial effects in the body, possibly related to reducing inflammation, improving metabolism and the secretion and action of insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar.
"Dietary fiber is important to metabolic health, and we're beginning to understand why," Eckel said.
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You are an obvious idiot, because my family refused the vaccines.
I have also stated, many, many times, that my cousin died from his first mRNA vaccine dose, a couple days after getting it. Doctors said he died of a COVID infection, but he didn’t have COVID 12 hours after the vaccine dose, when he went to the hospital.
How much more stupid can you be, idiot??
Friggin’ idiot, here is just one of the occasions. You prove I ever supported the vaccines, Friggin’ idiot.
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4120507/posts?page=2#2
You’re an idiot.
I enjoy your posts. Very useful.
Death by all causes decreases dramatically with fiber intake, according to numerous other studies.
I suspect it’s just clearing stuff out that needs clearing out.
There’s a commercial on where green and red containered vitamins are peddled. Snake oil? The doc will say get in in your food.
Docs also say to take your Covid shot and report you if you say you own guns. What’s your point?
Vitamins are a persuasion attempt. Covid is coercive.
OK. You do you.
Who are you??? Having a bad day? Or overwhelmed with monitoring people’s posts. Do you not have better things to do? Sheesh.
I decided to eat more protein a while back...realized recently I cut back on my fiber...which may have caused me some gut issues...interesting
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