Fibre
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...
Fibre on a GLP-1 (Ozempic/Wegovy): why it matte...
The gut side of GLP-1 medicines GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, tirzepatide and others) work partly by slowing gastric emptying and gut transit. Gastrointestinal effects are commonly reported: in the STEP...
Fibre on a GLP-1 (Ozempic/Wegovy): why it matte...
The gut side of GLP-1 medicines GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, tirzepatide and others) work partly by slowing gastric emptying and gut transit. Gastrointestinal effects are commonly reported: in the STEP...
Soluble vs insoluble fibre, explained
Two families, two jobs Dietary fibre splits broadly into soluble and insoluble — and the difference is more than trivia, because they behave differently in your gut. Soluble fibre: gels,...
Soluble vs insoluble fibre, explained
Two families, two jobs Dietary fibre splits broadly into soluble and insoluble — and the difference is more than trivia, because they behave differently in your gut. Soluble fibre: gels,...
Why fibre makes you bloated (and how to avoid it)
Yes, fibre can bloat you — here's why When fermentable fibre reaches your colon, bacteria break it down and release gas as a by-product. Add a lot of fast-fermenting fibre...
Why fibre makes you bloated (and how to avoid it)
Yes, fibre can bloat you — here's why When fermentable fibre reaches your colon, bacteria break it down and release gas as a by-product. Add a lot of fast-fermenting fibre...