18/11/2025
"Just eat more fibre"...
Yes... I've said this before. Many times. And often its brilliant advice.
However!
IF you have started amping up the fibre and feel like your gut health is getting worse , rather than better , you're not alone!
Anyone with fructose or FODMAP sensitivities will attest to that. (I'd advise you to look into SIBO if this is the case)
For some people, their microbiome cannot tolerate large amounts of fibre (yet!) , or certain fibres (ie some are fine and some are problematic) due to many reasons...
Most of the time, it's an overgrowth of certain species of bacteria , and when you start feeding them MORE , they can have a bit of a party and release inflammatory metabolites. No good...
It can also mean that you don't (yet) have the right beneficial species to be able to metabolise particular prebiotics.
There are many, many cases of microbiome analysis that I have worked with that explain why some prebiotics are definitely not suitable, at this stage of their treatment plan.
Prebiotics are excellent and one of the best ways to improve your microbiome, BUT, if it's the wrong one for you at the moment, it could cause more harm than good.
*the same goes for vaginal microbiome dysbiosis.
This is why I love to do microbiome testing... we get clear, clinically proven steps that will get you feeling better, not worse!
I touch on this in my Microbiome Foundations Masterclass (link in bio) , and if you're interested in looking at your microbiome , hit me up! It's my jam! 🍎
