FIBRE - The many reasons it is crucial for your health

Most of us think of fibre as only useful if you want to keep your bowels regular. But the right fibre has far more useful functions than just keeping us regular.
You may know that fibre is food for our gut microbiome. It processes different fibres into substances that improve metabolism, improve memory, improve immunity, reduce inflammation, prevent leaky gut and many more benefits. To get all these benefits you need to consume the right fibres. I discuss these details in this video.
This video is for educational purposes only. Nothing that is discussed here should be taken as medical advice. Always discuss any intended changes in your treatment with your medical practitioner.
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[@denisembarker5579]

Thank you so much for all this wonderful information. Sometimes I need encouragement to stick to a wide and varied range in my diet. Always helpful Iggy.
Will you be presenting a video on the gut in relation to arthritis at some stage?

[@patangel1652]

Thank you so much. I absolutely love learning as much as I can about the micro biome

[@KrisWiltseArt]

I can't get enough of this subject, the microbiome. We're learning how important microbiomes are for health of animals and the planet itself! Looking forward to more informative videos, thank you.

[@driggysoosay-guthealthforlife]

You are in the right place as most of my videos are/will be on the microbiome.

[@lindyfagan3350]

Thanks Iggy for more helpful and relevant info.. I’m loving these videos.
Can I tell you all that consulting Iggy was the best thing I have done for my gut ( and overall health). After a bout of what was presumably giardiasis or the like, and medication from GP then specialist to try to eradicate it, my gut was not much better ( diarrhoea, painful abdominal distension etc) . Iggys assessment, diagnosis and treatment means my gut is now healed, micro biome better than it ever has been. I’m so very grateful, thanks Iggy

[@driggysoosay-guthealthforlife]

Thank you Lindy. Much appreciated.

[@Zak226]

Very insightful and easy to follow along videos. Thank you for your time and wealth of knowledge.
I would be very interested to hear your thoughts on insulin resistance and the idea that having the body run on keystone is better to combat against insulin resistance where as eating carbs, including complex carbs is said to be not great for the mitochondria. And that it’s said the brain functions best on keystones while carbs contribute to brain fog and cognitive issues.

[@driggysoosay-guthealthforlife]

I presume you mean ketones. This is a complex topic that I am unable to answer briefly. Brain fog occurs commonly from a microbiome that is unhealthy with a resulting leaky gut. Complex carb as such do not by themsleves contribute to brain fog.

[@allih4424]

Helpful information! I am looking forward to hearing the videos about organic foods as well as vegetables oils and will be sharing with family members.

[@driggysoosay-guthealthforlife]

Thank you for the suggestions, They are certainly important topics and I will schedule them.

[@o.lesya3]

Thank you Dr Iggy! I really enjoy watching your videos and find digestive health content and new research findings fascinating!

[@driggysoosay-guthealthforlife]

Thank you. Very pleased to hear you are enjoying them