Thu, Aug-02-18, 13:50
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Plan: atkins, carnivore 2023
Stats: 200/211/163
BF:
Progress: -30%
Location: Massachusetts
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Originally Posted by Zei
I wonder about the gut microbiome differences between people who consume plant material and those who don't. Thinking specifically right now of the all animal food/zero carb/carnivore-type diets, something I'm currently testing. Typical health articles seem to emphasize the idea we must feed a lot of plant matter to our gut bacteria or...what? Do a lot of plant food loving species die off when you don't feed them? And if so, does it matter for health? Improvement? Detriment? Anyone with knowledge on this?
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yes.
When feeding livestock especially the ruminants the feed needs a 2 week transition as the microbes in the rumen need to adjust to the change. THe percent of each type will alter. Realize these are only plant eaters. We dont have a rumen but the next best is the small intestines, and large intestines.
When I drop bread and not eat it for a few weeks then eat a hunk with butter, my stomach ache will start like clockwork X hours later. Payment for cheating. lol I learned to take a probiotic as soon as I ate off plan, and that prevented the distressed gut.
The amerian diet is big swings in food, certainly not 2 weeks to transition. Generally better to eat a bit of everythig eat day to keep bugs happy. IMO.
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