Artichokes provide prebiotic fiber that supports the microbiome

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A meta-analysis of 185 observational studies and 58 clinical trials found that individuals with the highest fiber intake had a 15% to 30% reduction in all-cause mortality compared to those with the lowest intake

Acacia fiber is a fully soluble prebiotic dietary fiber

Pathogenic biofilms protect lipid-encased organisms including Candida, Streptococcus, and Borrelia

Amyloid protein fragments combine with gastrointestinal DNA fragments to construct bacterial and fungal biofilms

Glyphosate depletes the gut bacterium Oxalobacter formigenes

Candida infections generate elevated oxalic acid levels measurable on organic acid tests

Drinking a tall glass of orange juice provides the fruit sugars of eight whole oranges in thirty seconds without intact dietary fiber

Biochemical signaling pathways within the human gut microbiome directly influence metabolic regulation and brain function

The 10-Day Detox diet eliminates gluten, dairy, sugar, and ultra-processed food

Eliminating starch, sugar, and ultra-processed foods from the diet triggers a rapid drop in circulating insulin levels

Dr. Kelly Brownell developed the Yale Food Addiction Scale at the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale University

Dr. Mark Hyman's 10-Day Detox protocol eliminates starchy vegetables such as white potatoes

Modern industrial dwarf wheat contains higher concentrations of gluten, gliadin proteins, and starch than ancestral wheat varieties

Research conducted by Dr. Alessio Fasano indicates that wheat consumption causes intestinal barrier permeability in all humans

In a comparative clinical evaluation conducted by the Cleveland Clinic Department of Rheumatology, functional medicine elimination diet protocols produced superior clinical outcomes for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis compared to standard rheumatology care

In laboratory animal studies, rats given access to both intravenous sugar and intravenous cocaine pressed a lever for sugar eight times more frequently than for cocaine

Dr. Mark Hyman published the book The 10-Day Detox Diet in 2014

The 10-Day Detox diet is designed to address insulin resistance, gut microbiome disruption, and autoimmune disease

A1 beta-casein is associated with higher rates of inflammation and gastrointestinal dysfunction compared to A2 beta-casein found in goat, sheep, and heirloom cow milk

Dr. Mark Hyman permits tofu and tempeh as alternative plant-based protein sources for vegetarians and vegans undertaking his 10-Day Detox