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The public health rationale for increasing dietary fibre: Health benefits with a focus on gut microbiota

2020-09-01

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Dietary fibre can be considered an essential macronutrient which feeds our gut microbiota, thus enabling the optimal functioning of this ‘virtual organ’. Recommended daily intakes range from 25 to 38 g/day. However, most individuals fail to reach this target and may consume <50% of the recommended amount. Poor dietary fibre intake is associated with an imbalanced gut microbiota leading to reduced diversity and inc...

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