The Claim
Inulin-type fructans are associated with microbiota disturbance patterns similar to those observed in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, while arabinoxylan and whole grains are associated with microbiota disturbance patterns opposite to those observed in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
What the research says
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Inulin-type fructans are linked to gut bacteria changes seen in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, while arabinoxylan and whole grains are linked to different gut bacteria changes.
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Inulin-type fructans are associated with microbiota disturbance patterns similar to those of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, suggesting a potential to exacerbate intestinal inflammation, while arabinoxylan and whole grains show opposite patterns, indicating possible anti-inflammatory effects.
Inulin-type fructans change the gut bacteria in a way that matches what happens in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, leading to more inflammation. Arabinoxylan and whole grains change the gut bacteria in the opposite way, calming inflammation and repairing the gut lining.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Linking dietary fiber to human malady through cumulative profiling of microbiota disturbance
This study found that a type of fiber called inulin is linked to gut bacteria changes seen in people with Crohn’s and colitis, which might make inflammation worse. But another fiber, arabinoxylan, and whole grains do the opposite—they help fix those bad bacteria changes and reduce inflammation.
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