A recent study accepted for publication in the journal Scientific Reports suggests that different dietary fibers may influence the structure and function of the gut microbiota during early childhood.

From oats to beans to chicory root, each type of fiber acts differently inside the body. New research is revealing how fiber diversity shapes the microbiome—and why more isn’t always better. A variety ...

Many people consume less fiber than recommended, even as research increasingly highlights its role in long-term health. Rather than focusing on a single “super fiber,” experts emphasize that different ...