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Episode 23: Why increasing fiber can make your IBS/IBD symptoms worse
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In this episode I discuss:
- (2:15) what is fiber and what does it do in the gut?
- (3:15) why increasing fiber to help you poop is not always true
- (6:30) which foods are considered high fiber and how the work of Weston A Price debunks the “fiber is necessary for good gut health” myth
- (12:15) the role of short chain fatty acids in supporting colon health
- (17:45) examples of research done showing a low fiber diet can resolve constipation and diarrhea symptoms
Weston A Price’s book Nutrition and Physical Degeneration
Peak Human Podcast Part 84 Dr. Paul Mason on Fiber Myths, Gluten, Lechtins etc. (the discussion on fiber starts at the 1:01:00 mark)
Paul Saladino MD on why we don't need fiber
Link to a free 15 minute Gut Check Call
Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.
Link to a free 30 minute Gut Check Call
Disclaimer: None of the content discussed is meant to be taken as medical advice. All information presented is for educational purposes only and listeners and viewers assume all responsibility around implementing any changes to their health and medical regimen.