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“Dietary fiber, healthy fats, and minerals are foundational components of the diet that build and support healthy cells. In this Aliquot, featuring Drs. Bill Harris, Erica & Justin Sonnenburg, and Terry Wahls, we discuss how a Mediterranean diet pattern may improve health and promotes longevity.”

“Liberalizing the diet by altering protein, fat, and fiber intake may make the diet more tolerable. For those who have difficulty reaching and sustaining ketosis, ketone supplementation may be beneficial, but their use might interfere with weight loss.”

“Dr. Snyder's laboratory is researching how different types of fiber favor specific bacterial strains that influence health status. In this clip, Dr. Michael Snyder describes how the human microbiome plays a key role in health, immunity, and nutrition.”

Autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis occur when the immune system mistakes the body's own proteins for t...

“Listen to Dr. Rhonda Patrick discuss how gut microbiomes communicate with immune cells in this video. Explore more on the topics of probiotics and prebiotic fibers in human breast milk in our overview article on breast milk and breastfeeding.”

“The menus were matched for presented calories, energy density, total sugar, sodium, and fiber, but not added sugar: much more of the ultra-processed diet's sugar was added rather than contained in fruit. Protein was also only approximately matched, at about 14% versus 15.6% of calories.”

“Choosing foods with intact structure, adequate protein, and naturally occurring fiber can make appetite easier to regulate. Dr. Patrick presents that shift as a practical way to lower passive calorie intake without relying on constant willpower.”

“Bone mineral content is the primary contributor to bone stiffness and rigidity, while collagen fibers provide the shape of the tissue by acting as a scaffold for cells and additional macromolecules.”

“Coffee Enhances Gut Microbiome Health Each cup of coffee delivers soluble fiber and beneficial polyphenols, fostering the growth of beneficial gut bacteria such as Bifidobacterium and Faecalibacterium.”

“Fiber supports gut health by reducing gut transit time, which lowers the risk of conditions like diverticulitis and colorectal cancer. Fiber fuels the gut microbiome, producing short-chain fatty acids like butyrate, which benefit metabolic health.”