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For better gut bacteria, eat more oily fish

Up until now, the focus has mainly been on increasing fibre intake but recent findings have found another way to boost your gut bacteria: eat more fish or take omega-3 supplements

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Ana Valdes | The Conversation
Having lots of different types of bacteria in your gut has many health benefits, including a lower risk of diabetes, obesity and inflammatory bowel disease. So finding ways to increase the number and diversity of good bacteria in your gut is important.
Up until now, the focus has mainly been on increasing fibre intake, as gut bacteria are known to thrive in people who have high-fibre diets. But we have found another way to boost your gut bacteria: eat more fish or take omega-3 supplements.
We know that omega-3 fatty acids are good for our health and omega-3 supplements

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