But how, specifically, are you supporting your gut health? Many consider probiotics and fermented foods to be the pinnacle of GI health, but those of us who have struggled with digestive issues, mood, and a suboptimal immune response know firsthand that promoting a healthy gut takes more effort and intention than drinking a daily kombucha. Enter: fiber. According to a 2021 Nutrients review, dietary fiber provides multiple sources of fuel and nourishment for fermentation reactions via specific species of beneficial gut microbes, and increasing your fiber intake helps expand the population and diversity1 of these good bugs. On the flip side, the review notes that diets low in fiber-rich foods (i.e., fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and seeds) are associated with reduced microbial diversity in the gut. An abundant and diverse gut microbial ecosystem is where it’s at, and regular and adequate consumption of plant fibers is simply pivotal in that equation (which is why our nation’s massive fiber gap is both shocking and genuinely concerning). Consuming guar bean fiber, the leading organic fiber featured in mindbodygreen’s organic fiber potency+ formula, has been shown to support butyrate-producing bacteria—which, in turn, can help strengthen the integrity and resilience of the gut lining.* Consuming enough of both types of fiber is absolutely essential to maintain a healthy digestive system and keep things “moving along.” In another study from Nutrition Research, green kiwifruit (another premium plant fiber in mbg’s organic fiber potency+) was found to significantly increase daily bowel movements7.* Whether you’re upping your daily fiber intake with fiber-rich plant foods or a quality supplement (both are useful and synergistic strategies), it’s clear that getting sufficient fiber promotes regularity.* All dietary fiber (but especially prebiotics) and probiotics are integral in promoting gut-immune health by helping maintain gut lining function and integrity, promoting SCFA production, and supporting gut microbiome abundance and diversity. In addition to packing your plate full of fiber-rich foods, a high-quality daily fiber supplement like mbg’s organic fiber potency+ is an easy way to help ensure that you and your family are bridging the fiber gap each and every day. Featuring a USDA-certified organic, vegan blend of soluble, insoluble, and prebiotic plant fibers from clean and science-backed sources (i.e., organic guar bean, mushrooms, and green kiwifruit), plus a targeted probiotic strain, this plant-powered formula helps nourish your gut barrier and microbiome, support digestion, and promote regularity.*
