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5. Wheat Bran Can Improve Gut Transit Time

The large intestine contains billions of bacteria that feed on its contents. However, they require fuel. Carbohydrates found in the fiber from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains provide the fuel the bacteria need. The by-products this process creates help fight inflammation and restore the protective mucus layer in the intestine. Insufficient fiber causes a loss of these essential carbohydrates and slows gut transit time. The bacteria instead start to feed on the proteins, which generate ammonia and sulfur compounds instead, damaging bowel cells. Wheat bran, with its high fiber content, can speed up sluggish gut transit time and improve bowel health.

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