Culture
When your gut bacteria run out of fiber, they may start eating Scientists have discovered that gut bacteria can feed on the protective mucus lining your intestines, producing potentially harmful compounds, but fiber helps keep this… Scientists have discovered that gut bacteria can feed on the protective mucus lining your intestines, producing potentially harmful compounds, but fiber helps keep this…
Dr. Kai NakamuraChief Science CorrespondentPublished Nov 9, 2026 at 8:29 PM EST · 1 min read
When your gut bacteria run out of fiber, they may start eating Scientists have discovered that gut bacteria can feed on the protective mucus lining your intestines, producing potentially harmful compounds, but fiber helps keep this… Scientists have discovered that gut bacteria can feed on the protective mucus lining your intestines, producing potentially harmful compounds, but fiber helps keep this…
Continue reading
Latest →Corrections, sourcing and article labels are part of the publication record. See our editorial standards.