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Podcast: Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Episode: Is Fiber the New Protein? The Surprising Health Benefits of the Latest Wellness Trend
Description: Fiber has replaced protein as the latest wellness obsession, driven by social media trends, food industry marketing and growing concern over gut and metabolic health Most adults still consume far less fiber than recommended, a gap linked to digestive problems, unstable energy, blood sugar issues and higher chronic disease risk Fiber improves digestion, heart health, mood and brain function only when the gut environment is healthy, which explains why some people feel better while others feel worse when they increase intake Adding fiber too quickly or relying on fiber added to ultraprocessed foods often leads to bloating, gas and discomfort...