The Economic Times

Wrong diet can make your gut bacteria 'eat you': Feeding it the right food helps protect your body. Research reveals what to eat?

New research suggests that when gut bacteria do not get enough fibre and certain plant-based nutrients, they may begin breaking down the protective mucus lining of the intestines. The studies also found that indigestible plant proteins can give these microbes another food source, potentially shifting them towards producing more beneficial compounds.