Plant Foods May Change What Gut Bacteria Eat

Plant Foods May Change What Gut Bacteria Eat

Plant-based foods may do more for the gut than simply provide fiber. Two new studies suggest that parts of plants that resist normal digestion can change what gut bacteria eat and, in turn, influence the chemicals those bacteria release into the body. The research was led by Jenna AbuSalim and Joshua Rabinowitz of Ludwig Princeton. […] The post Plant Foods May Change What Gut Bacteria Eat appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.