Fiber Boosts Bowel Beneficial Bacteria

June 29, 2012, 3:17 am by Scientific American: Health

You know what fiber's good for--to keep things moving smoothly downstairs. But it's not just for staying regular. Fiber can boost the number of beneficial bacteria in your gut, too. That's according to a study in the Journal of Nutrition . [Seema Hooda et al, 454 Pyrosequencing Reveals a Shift in Fecal Microbiota of Healthy Adult Men Consuming Polydextrose or Soluble Corn Fiber ] [More]

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