Part Four of the Fibre Series In the previous parts of this series, we explored how fibre feeds the gut microbiome and how microbial fermentation produces short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). We examined the mechanisms by which dietary structure is translated into metabolic signals within the body. In this final section, we shift from mechanism to outcome. Here , the focus is metabolic health: how fibre influences blood glucose regulation, insulin sensitivity, cholesterol metabo

Part Three of the Fibre Series Welcome back to The Fibre Series. Last week, we explored fibre and the gut microbiome, looking at how different types of fibre feed distinct microbial communities and help shape this complex ecosystem. This week, we’re taking a deeper dive into short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), small but powerful molecules that translate fibre intake into signals affecting metabolism, immunity, and hormonal regulation [1-3]. SCFAs are the primary biochemical link

Part Two of the Fibre Series Welcome back to The Fibre Series. Last week, we explored the basics of fibre, what it is, its molecular structure, and why diversity matters. This week, we’re taking a deeper dive into the gut microbiome, the complex ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms in your digestive tract and how fibre shapes it. The gut microbiome is a dynamic, metabolically active community composed of bacteria, archaea, viruses, and fungi. These microbes play a crucial

Part One of the Fibre Series Welcome to part one of the fibre series, Balkin Nutrition’s deep dive into one of the most fascinating nutrients in human health. In this series, we will examine the biology of fibre, how it shapes the gut microbiome, and the surprising ways it can influence metabolism, hormones, and overall health. Along the way, we’ll uncover the science behind fibre, reveal why diversity matters more than just quantity, and offer insights that may change the wa