A high-fiber diet is known to have several health benefits. Scientific studies point to protection against such diseases as cancer and diabetes. However, exactly how fiber interacts with the intestines and the microorganisms that colonize them – the gut microbiota – is poorly understood. A study conducted by Brazilian researchers and reported in an article published in the journal Microbiome shows that a diet containing suitable amounts of inulin, a soluble fiber abundant in chicory roots, for example, can influence even the length and other macroscopic characteristics of the intestines.

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