Fibre

Why humans cannot digest fibre

The reason is a bond your enzymes cannot read — and it is where the word prebiotic finally earns a definition.

Why humans cannot digest fibre

The reason is a bond your enzymes cannot read — and it is where the word prebiotic finally earns a definition.

What actually gets absorbed?

A short inventory of what your small intestine takes out, so you can see what it leaves behind.

What actually gets absorbed?

A short inventory of what your small intestine takes out, so you can see what it leaves behind.

The three organs your food travels through

By the end you will know which organ does what — and which one fibre is really for.

The three organs your food travels through

By the end you will know which organ does what — and which one fibre is really for.

Inulin side effects, and how to avoid them

Why inulin can cause side effects Inulin is a fast-fermenting prebiotic — its whole value is that gut bacteria eagerly break it down. The by-product of that fermentation is gas,...

Inulin side effects, and how to avoid them

Why inulin can cause side effects Inulin is a fast-fermenting prebiotic — its whole value is that gut bacteria eagerly break it down. The by-product of that fermentation is gas,...

How to choose a fibre supplement: single-fibre,...

Four kinds of "fibre supplement" Most products fall into one of four buckets, and they're not interchangeable. Knowing which is which makes the label far easier to read. Single-fibre supplements...

How to choose a fibre supplement: single-fibre,...

Four kinds of "fibre supplement" Most products fall into one of four buckets, and they're not interchangeable. Knowing which is which makes the label far easier to read. Single-fibre supplements...

Psyllium vs inulin: which fibre for what?

Same label word, very different fibres "Fibre" on a label tells you little. Psyllium and inulin are both soluble fibres, but they behave almost oppositely — which is exactly why...

Psyllium vs inulin: which fibre for what?

Same label word, very different fibres "Fibre" on a label tells you little. Psyllium and inulin are both soluble fibres, but they behave almost oppositely — which is exactly why...