Gut Health

Gut Health

IBS Affects 1 in 10 People: A New Study Asks Whether the Mediterranean Diet Can Help

A 2025 pilot study by a Coprata advisor asks whether the Mediterranean diet can relieve IBS symptoms as effectively as the low-FODMAP diet. Here is what the research found.

Exercise Is One of the Most Effective Ways to Improve Gut Health: Here's the Catch

Exercise is a direct way to naturally improve gut health, but intensity matters more than people realize. Here's what three studies reveal about sedentary, active, and athletic individuals.

Should You Take Probiotics After Antibiotics? Here's What the Research Actually Says

Taking probiotics after antibiotics seems logical. But the research on whether they actually restore microbiome diversity is more complicated than most people think. Here's what the evidence says.

To FIT or not to FIT: Understanding Stool-Based Screening for Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is now hitting adults in their 40s and younger. Here's what stool-based screening tests, FIT, Cologuard, and Colosense, actually do, and how to decide which one to use

Best Prebiotic Fiber: How to Nourish Your Gut Bacteria the Right Way

Discover the best prebiotic fiber foods and supplements for gut health, and learn why variety (not volume) is what your gut bacteria need to thrive.

Best Fiber Supplement: How to Support Your Gut Without Replacing the Real Thing

Looking for the best fiber supplement? Here's what psyllium, inulin, and other common options can and cannot do — and why whole food fiber will always outperform a supplement alone.

Fibermaxxing Is Trending! Are You Doing It Right?

Fibermaxxing is everywhere in 2026, but loading up on a single fiber source isn't how it works. Why fiber mixing and plant variety are what your gut microbiome actually needs.

Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber: What the Difference Means for Your Gut

Explore the key differences between soluble and insoluble fiber, why fiber diversity matters for your gut microbiome, and practical ways to improve your intake.

Coprata Supports Landmark Longitudinal Study on Gut Microbiome and Dietary Fiber

Coprata is proud to support the FIBER-IMPACT study, a landmark research collaboration led by Nestlé Health Science in partnership with the Cleveland Clinic and UC Irvine

Gut Microbiome and Overall Health: Why Should You Care?

From digestion to immunity, the gut microbiome plays a central role in keeping you healthy—and it may be within your control.

Healthy Gut, Healthy Heart: How Your Microbiome Impacts Cardiovascular Health

Your gut and heart are more connected than you realize. Diet, gut bacteria, and fiber intake can contribute to cardiovascular resilience and reduced disease risk.

Gut Microbiome and Cancer

Can a healthy gut microbiome help protect against cancer? Cancer develops through a complex mix of genetics, lifestyle, and environmental exposures. For decades, the role of micro-organisms in this process was overlooked.