The Juicing Deception: Why Your Gut Hates It

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Briana Mercola

Health & Fitness, Health, Alternative Health

4.6 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 6 March 2025

⏱️ 11 minutes

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A study in the journal Nutrients examined how juicing affects gut and oral microbiomes, finding that removing fiber significantly decreases beneficial microbial diversity and increases inflammation-linked bacteria
Participants who consumed whole foods with higher fiber showed increased beneficial microbes that protect gut lining and reduce inflammation, while the juice-only group experienced negative microbial changes within three weeks
Removing fiber through juicing disrupts SCFA (short-chain fatty acid) production and weakens gut barrier integrity, which can lead to leaky gut syndrome where harmful substances enter the bloodstream
The oral microbiome is particularly susceptible to rapid changes from juicing, as the sudden increase in simple sugars without fiber's buffering effects promotes harmful bacterial growth
Instead of juicing, consider eating whole fruits and vegetables, blending produce to retain fiber, adding pulp to juices and gradually increasing fiber intake to support your gut microbiome

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0:00.0	Hello, and welcome to another episode of Dr. Mercola's cellular wisdom. I'm Ethan Foster,
0:04.9	here to observe the finer points of the human condition from my armchair of perpetual skepticism.
0:09.8	And I'm Alara Sky, the somewhat hyperactive brain that can't resist a good punchline or a fascinating
0:14.8	health tip. Welcome, everyone. If you're new, Ethan is basically the comedic equivalent of a speed
0:19.8	bump. He'll slow you down just enough that you notice all the details.
0:23.6	And I'll try to keep you on your toes with a little wit and wisdom.
0:26.6	That's our synergy in a nutshell.
0:27.6	Today we're exploring how juicing affects your gut and oral microbiome,
0:31.6	based on insights from Dr. Maricola.
0:33.6	I must say the phrase microbiome sounds suspiciously like something from a sci-fi novel,
0:38.3	but apparently it's in our bodies right now, whether we like it or not.
0:41.3	Oh, I'm convinced my personal microbiome is the reason I have an unusual craving for pickles at 2am.
0:45.3	I'd prefer a simpler explanation like lack of willpower, but apparently microbes like to whisper sweet nothings to my taste buds.
0:52.3	Well, pickles aside, the gist is that Dr. Mercola
0:54.8	has pointed out that juicing, while once celebrated, may not be the holy grail of health
0:59.2	if you're ignoring that crucial element called fiber. Let's set the stage for our dear listeners.
1:04.3	There was a study published in the journal Nutrients, looking at how juicing fruits and veggies
1:08.2	affects our gut and oral microbiomes. In short, removing fiber can wreak havoc on beneficial bacteria.
1:14.6	And by wreak havoc, we mean it decreases beneficial microbial diversity
1:18.6	and increases the villainous inflammation-linked strains.
1:20.6	It's like firing your best employees and hiring a bunch of workplace troublemakers.
1:24.6	In the study, participants were split into three groups.
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