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Why people on protein-heavy diets need to eat more of this nutrient

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Dietary guidelines recommend 25 grams of fiber per day for women and 38 grams for men.

Only 5% of men and 9% of women meet the recommended intake.

Fiber is crucial for maintaining a healthy gut microbiome and may lower rates of chronic diseases such as diabetes.

The gut microbiome is the diverse community of trillions of microorganisms that live in the digestive tract.

Experts prefer getting the daily recommended fiber through food alone.

Psyllium husk, inulin and methylcellulose fiber supplements can help.

Going beyond the recommended daily amount isn’t seriously harmful but can lead to discomfort.

“Slow, steady and hydrate,” says Fasulo .

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