NUTRIENTS

Fibers

Nutrients

One of Ryan's six core nutrient categories. Fibers are the parts of plant food your body can't fully digest, but your gut microbiome can -- feeding it, slowing digestion, and supporting elimination.

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Anchor sources

Where this term connects into the site's own research vocabulary -- the broader evidence set lives in the studies library below.

Nutrition & Diet(subject)Microbiome(body system)

See the studies on Fibers

Includes

Psyllium Inulin Beta-Glucan Resistant Starch Pectin Soluble Fiber (general)

Related terms

Microbiome Metabolic Health Mood & Depression