Certain good bacteria in our gut can turn the fiber we eat into an anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer compound—called butyrate—that we absorb back into our system. We may be able to boost the number of butyrate-producing bacteria by eating a plant-based diet. Boosting Good Bacteria in the Colon Without Probiotics | NutritionFacts.org #Michael_Greger #diet #vegan https://nutritionfacts.org/video/boosting-good-bacteria-in-the-colon-without-probiotics/