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Probiotics do not feed bacteria, they are bacteria. SCFAs, butyrate, etc. are critical components for overall health, and especially in colon health and the nor
by zargon 4y ago
Probiotics do not feed bacteria, they are bacteria. SCFAs, butyrate, etc. are critical components for overall health, and especially in colon health and the normal functioning of apoptosis and other mechanisms. Prebiotic plant fiber feeds the healthy bacteria which produce those. Eating WFPB helps the healthy bacteria thrive and starve out the bad ones. Trying to intentionally repress the entire microbiome is a recipe for creating an opening for unhealthy bacteria to take over, while also depriving the body of healthy microbiome byproducts.
- felixbraun 4y agoI doubt that it's possible to target "healthy bacteria" with diet prebiotic plant fiber (probiotics are bacteria and won't "feed", you're right) -- it's random, unfortunately. Low endotoxin load > health effects of butyrate etc, if you have serious issues like IBS or crohns
- slothtrop 4y agoOutcomes are generally favorable with high fiber consumption, and unfavorable with low fiber consumption (or high sugar).