The 91% Problem: Why Fibre Is the Most Underrated Nutrient

Only 9% of UK adults meet their daily fibre target - and that shortfall has ripple effects far beyond digestion.

We’d rather talk about protein powders or intermittent fasting than bowel movements, but regular, healthy digestion is one of the clearest signs of a thriving gut. Fibre supports your microbiome, balances blood sugar, clears excess hormones, and even influences mood through the gut–brain axis.

For women especially, fibre plays a critical role in hormone regulation via the estrobolome - a network of gut microbes that help metabolise and remove oestrogen. Low fibre and poor gut diversity can disrupt this process, contributing to symptoms like PMS, fatigue, and hormonal imbalance.

In this article, I explore how fibre connects the gut, hormones, and brain - and how simple shifts in your daily diet can build better resilience, focus, and wellbeing.

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