Doctor Rates Gut Health Trends: Raw Milk, Kiwis, and Prebiotic Sodas

Gut Health Trend Ratings

• 🥛 Raw milk receives a zero out of 10, with a strong caution against it.
• 🥝 Kiwis are rated a perfect 10 out of 10, praised for aiding constipation and providing antioxidants without causing bloating.
• 💩 Prunes are rated an eight out of 10, noted as good for constipation but can cause bloating, unlike kiwis.

Fiber and Supplement Scores

• 💊 Magnesium is rated nine out of 10 specifically for constipation relief, with lower scores for other uses like sleep or mood.
• 🌾 Psyllium husk is a 10 out of 10, highly recommended for its fiber content.
• 🌰 Flax seeds are rated nine out of 10 as an excellent fiber source, easily hidden in foods.
• 🥜 Nuts in general are highly beneficial for the microbiome, earning a high rating.

Low-Scoring Trends

• 🥤 Prebiotic sodas are given a low one out of 10, significantly better than raw milk but still not recommended.