If Fiber Causes Bloating, It's Not a Bad Thing. Here's What to Do

By Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, The Gut Health MD · Watch on YouTube

If you've ever tried eating more plants and fiber and ended up bloated, uncomfortable, and ready to quit — this video is for you. Fiber is one of the most powerful tools we have for gut health. It feeds the microbiome, strengthens the gut barrier, reduces inflammation, and is linked to lower risk of heart disease, colon cancer, and diabetes. But the thing that's supposed to heal your gut can also be the thing that makes you feel the worst. The problem isn't the fiber. It's the mismatch between your diet and your gut microbiome — and it's completely fixable. In this video I walk you through the 4 specific reasons fiber causes bloating (including one that most people completely overlook), a...

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