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EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 11 MIN

Why Fiber Makes You Bloated (and How to Fix It)

from The Gut Insiders · host Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

If you’ve ever tried to eat healthier, added more plants, more fiber, and ended up bloated, uncomfortable, or frustrated…this video is for you.Fiber is one of the most powerful tools we have for human health. But here’s the paradox:The thing that’s supposed to heal your gut is the thing that’s making you feel worse. And that leads a lot of people to give up on fiber altogether. That’s an understandable reaction — but it’s the wrong conclusion. Let's fix that!Find more great info here on The Gut Insiders podcast, "The Science of Farts" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIlpJh_0ESYDr. B's new book, "Plant Powered Plus," is available now: https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Powered-Plus-Activate-Inflammation/dp/B0FNDSR2C5Subscribe to The Gut Insiders wherever you get your podcasts:🍎 https://apple.co/4qqHK33🟢 https://bit.ly/4q93399Follow Dr. B on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd/Learn more about the evidence-based gut health formulas in 38TERA: https://38tera.com

If you’ve ever tried to eat healthier, added more plants, more fiber, and ended up bloated, uncomfortable, or frustrated…this video is for you.Fiber is one of the most powerful tools we have for human health. But here’s the paradox:The thing that’s supposed to heal your gut is the thing that’s making you feel worse. And that leads a lot of people to give up on fiber altogether. That’s an understandable reaction — but it’s the wrong conclusion. Let's fix that!Find more great info here on The Gut Insiders podcast, "The Science of Farts" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIlpJh_0ESYDr. B's new book, "Plant Powered Plus," is available now: https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Powered-Plus-Activate-Inflammation/dp/B0FNDSR2C5Subscribe to The Gut Insiders wherever you get your podcasts:🍎 https://apple.co/4qqHK33🟢 https://bit.ly/4q93399Follow Dr. B on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd/Learn more about the evidence-based gut health formulas in 38TERA: https://38tera.com

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