January 12, 2025 5:38 PM

Fibre-rich diet may strengthen the body against infections: Study 

A new study has found that the composition of the gut microbiome can help predict an individual's susceptibility to potentially life-threatening infections caused by bacteria such as Klebsiella pneumoniae and E. coli. Dietary changes, particularly increasing fibre intake, may alter the gut microbiome to reduce the risk of these infections.   Enterobacteriaceae, a group of bacteria that includes Klebsiella pneumoniae, Shigella, and E. coli, is typically present in small amounts in a healthy gu...