When your gut bacteria run out of fiber, they may start eating your gut lining

According to ScienceDaily, scientists found that gut bacteria may feed on the protective mucus lining of the intestines when fiber is scarce, producing potentially harmful compounds. Fiber appears to help curb this activity, and overlooked plant-food proteins may shift bacteria toward producing beneficial substances.

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