Dr. Karen Corbin Says Gut Microbiome Shapes Health, Recommends 2-4 Grams Fiber Bread
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Updated · WJXT News4JAX · Sep 1
Dr. Karen Corbin Says Gut Microbiome Shapes Health, Recommends 2-4 Grams Fiber Bread
2 articles · Updated · WJXT News4JAX · Sep 1
Summary
Trillions of microbes in the gut can influence overall health and even neurotransmitter production, Dr. Karen Corbin said, arguing the microbiome affects both physical symptoms and what people think and feel.
Constipation, bloating, cramps and belly pain can signal an unhealthy gut, she said, adding constipation is also a risk factor or symptom linked to diseases including kidney disease and Parkinson's disease.
Less than 1 gram of fiber in white bread versus 2 to 4 grams in whole-grain bread shows how simple food swaps can feed the microbiome, Corbin said, alongside adding vegetables, chickpeas and beans.
Whole foods such as an apple instead of applesauce or nuts instead of nut butter are more likely to nourish gut microbes, reflecting research advances over the past 10 to 15 years on the microbiome's role in health.