Rhonda Patrick· PhD
Mice that were fed fermentable fiber specifically inulin had reduced mortality, better lung function and less tissue destruction after exposure to influenza virus compared to mice fed non-fermentable fiber, which was cellulose.
The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
Mice that were fed fermentable fiber specifically inulin had reduced mortality, better lung function and less tissue destruction after exposure to influenza virus compared to mice fed non-fermentable fiber, which was cellulose.
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