A new study shows inulin, a type of fiber, gets broken down in the gut so fructose carbons can be redirected into making antioxidant proteins instead of reaching the liver. The process also affects intestinal immunity and metabolism.
Can fiber turn sugar into protein? Yes, I just said those words. And no, I'm not doing what fiber does and making shit up. A new paper dropped that blew my mind. It showed that a specific fiber, inulin, a long string of fructose molecules, can effectively immunize the intestines and shift metabolism. How? By breaking down fructose before it reaches the liver, redirecting the carbon atoms from fructose into proteins, literally proteins that are used for antioxidant defenses. Now, I'm not a fiber is essential, more is better kind of guy, but these data genuinely, they blew my mind. They challenged me to think differently. This is cool science. Whether you're a fiber fan or just a curious carnivore, this is cool.
