The Missing Piece in the Fiber Story
In our previous blog, we explored how modern diets are creating a fiber gap. Despite the growing consumer awareness around microbiome and its role in overall health, most people still consume significantly less fiber than recommended. This matters because dietary fiber provides the substrate that gut microbes ferment to produce beneficial metabolites such as butyrate. However, while increasing fiber intake is an important first step, emerging science suggests that fiber alone may not fully explain why some individuals produce less butyrate than others.
The amount of butyrate produced in the gut depends on three interconnected factors: genetics, microbiome composition, and dietary choices. 1
