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"In addition, certain types of fiber act as food for the good bacteria living in our gut. These beneficial bacteria play important roles in digestion and immune function," he said. In the study ...

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Many people turn to juice cleanses in the belief that they improve health, detoxify the body, and promote weight loss.

The researchers suggest that eating more fiber in our diet will support the growth of good bacteria - and crowd out the bad ones to significantly reduce the risk of illness. In contrast ...