14. Breaking down the science: fiber

Fiber deficiency is a huge problem in the USA, with <5% of the population reaching recommended daily intake levels. Join us this week as we delve into the science behind the benefits of fiber and teach you more than you ever thought you needed to know about this carbohydrate.

Several topics/articles were discussed in the episode, including:

• Constipation
• The microbiome, short chain fatty acids, and butyrate; article discussed was titled Short Chain Fatty Acids in the Colon and Peripheral Tissues: A Focus on Butyrate, Colon Cancer, Obesity and Insulin Resistance.
• Insulin resistance & obesity
• Fiber and its role in estrogen modulation; Dietary fiber and breast cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies and Dietary fiber intake and risk of breast cancer defined by estrogen and progesterone receptor status: the Japan Public Health Center-based Prospective Study

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