Re: DOES FIBER FEED YEAST IN OUR BODIES?

[Guest guest]

Fiber will indeed feed all constituents of the intestinal flora. For people

whose gut flora is

predominantly good, fiber often helps since it provides a food source for the

beneficial flora.

It also feeds the pathogenic flora, but since they are present in smaller

numbers and since

the beneficial bacteria are multiplying as well, the overall effect is positive.

If there are substantial amounts of pathogenic flora (certain species of

bacteria and yeast),

then fiber may exacerbate the problem since it will feed the bad bugs.

Also, this is somewhat dependent upon the type of fiber being consumed. There

are studies

which show that inulin/FOS selectively stimulate the growth of bifidobacteria

and

lactobacillus, two of the most beneficial species of bacteria in the gut.

Overall, I'd say this is very subjective. If you are able to tolerate the

coconut butter and don't

notice a reaction, it's probably fine. If you don't react well to it, or have

some doubt, I'd leave

it out until your gut flora improves.

K.