Fiber Consumption

Inflammation: Mast cells, eosinophils, and Th2 immune cells release histamine, leukotrienes, and cytokines that swell the airway tissue.
Bronchoconstriction: The smooth muscles surrounding the airways contract sharply, narrowing airflow passages.
Mucus overproduction: Chronic inflammation triggers excess mucus that further blocks breathing.

Description

A diet high in fermentable fibers can be beneficial, but in dysbiosis or SIBO it can promote gas and inflammation.

[ 1 ] C Y Francis et al. (1994) DOI PMID [ 2 ] Paul Moayyedi et al. (2014) DOI PMID

[1] Bran and irritable bowel syndrome: time for reappraisal

[ 1 ] C Y Francis et al. (1994) DOI PMID

[2] The effect of fiber supplementation on irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

[ 2 ] Paul Moayyedi et al. (2014) DOI PMID