A gradual ramp-up period is beneficial when introducing fermented foods or high fiber to allow the digestive system to acclimate and mitigate bloating and discomfort.

“So both with the fermented foods and the fiber, it's well known that this kind of gradual ramping is a really important way of mitigating bloating, and other digestive discomfort that can happen when your microbiome reconfigures and starts fermenting more, and changing community members.”