Microbial fermentation of fiber generates short-chain fatty acids that trigger colonic L cells and I cells to release satiety hormones including GLP-1, GIP, and PYY

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In a 2023 closed clinical trial, consuming fermentable fiber caused gut microbes to consume approximately 100 calories per day for microbial biomass replication

Gut microbiome composition can predict whether an individual will achieve successful weight loss on a dietary intervention

Rodent studies demonstrated that consumption of dietary emulsifiers induced anxiety-like behaviors through alterations in the gut microbiome

Non-nutritive alternative sweeteners pass unabsorbed into the colon, where gut bacteria metabolize them into various biochemical byproducts

The brain monitors long-term energy stores via hormones secreted from body fat

Consuming a high-volume, fiber-rich whole-food breakfast enhances morning satiety and blunts subsequent cravings for processed snacks

The brain monitors short-term energy stores via gastrointestinal hormones secreted during and after meals

Dietary fiber in whole fruits slows sugar absorption compared to the rapid absorption observed with liquid sugar consumption

Metabolism of non-caloric alternative sweeteners by gut microbes alters the overall composition and bacterial profile of the microbiome

Individual willpower regarding food choices reflects an internal hormonal state communicating with the brain

Combining histamine H1 receptor blockers and histamine H2 receptor blockers can decrease mast cell activation and localized intestinal inflammation

Inhalation or ingestion of mold toxins can induce mast cell activation and exacerbate chronic digestive inflammation

Microorganisms within the human microbiome assist the human body with physiological regulation and survival

Soluble fiber acts as a metabolic fuel source for beneficial gut bacteria

Inulin consumption can cause intestinal inflammation comparable to the effects of dietary gluten

Insoluble fiber does not break down during digestion and provides a physical scaffold for gut bacteria

Helminth therapy uses parasitic worms, such as rat tapeworms or pig whipworms, to suppress host intestinal immune inflammation

Fecal microbiota transplantation involves transferring stool from a healthy donor into the gastrointestinal tract of an individual to restore microbial balance

Fecal microbiota transplantation is commonly used in medical settings to treat recurrent Clostridioides difficile infections

Macrophages in the human intestine phagocytose pathogens encountered during digestion