Quote:
Originally Posted by TMBGBlueCanary
You have to drink more with fiber. Fiber absorbs water which might explain the less urine output and constipation. You need water to prevent both.
|
I did drink more water. It just felt like it was being absorbed like a sponge. I actually don't think it is 100% the fiber. I have noticed when I eat more carbs I have less water output. I think it has to do with glycogen.
It feels to me like that NPR article is so focused on the fiber and gut biome connection they haven't left room for anything else.
For example... if indeed the biome can be affected by people eating significantly less for a long period of time (dieting) something that is done in every western country -- that this remote tribe doesn't diet... then why do we jump to conclusions that their diverse biome is caused by fiber? I mean perhaps in part but couldn't it also be that (1) by never dieting or having antibiotics their biome has never been significantly wiped (leading to a greater chance of a diverse biome) and (2) eating foods out in the wild with dirt you are likely to have a diverse biome?
Has there been tests on people who don't eat fiber to see what their biome looks like? I understand the Japanese eat a low fiber diet (and clearly they are very fat --- NOT)
You should check out this book
https://www.gutsense.org/fiber-menac...nace-book.html
One thing that makes me doubt this though is the entire KETO movement. The fact remains that a whole lot of people do lose weight on KETO and it would seem that should much harder if we go with the bacteria gets wiped with meat theory.
I ended up ordering a test to see what my biome is made up of perhaps that can give me clue.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
