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Poor Gut? 2 MIllets That Seal A Leaky Gut

 Struggling with bloating or poor digestion? Not all millets are the same. In this video, we dive into the PubMed-backed research on why Kodo and Little Millet are the ultimate "superfoods" for your microbiome.

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Why Your Gut Loves These Millets:


Prebiotic Power: How Kodo millet feeds your Lactobacillus.


Resistant Starch: Why Little Millet acts as a "slow-release" fuel for your colon.


Anti-Inflammatory: The role of phenolic acids in repairing the intestinal lining. 


The Gut Health Champion: Kodo Millet and Little Millet

While all millets are beneficial because they are gluten-free and alkaline, clinical research from PubMed and NIH identifies Kodo Millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum) and Little Millet (Panicum sumatrense) as the superior choices for gut healing, specifically for repairing the intestinal lining and feeding the microbiome.



1. The "Fiber Matrix" & Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs)

Gut health depends on the production of Butyrate (a short-chain fatty acid). Research shows that the specific type of insoluble fiber in Kodo and Little millet is highly fermentable by "good" gut bacteria.


Scientific Source: A study in the Journal of Food Science and Technology (indexed on PubMed) highlights that Kodo millet has a high polyphenol content which acts as a prebiotic, significantly increasing the population of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium.


Link: Nutritional and Health Benefits of Millets


2. Fighting "Leaky Gut" with Phenolic Acids

For those with IBS or gut inflammation, the antioxidants in millets are crucial. Kodo millet contains high levels of ferulic acid and p-coumaric acid.


Scientific Source: Research published via NIH (National Library of Medicine) indicates that these phenolic compounds reduce oxidative stress in the intestinal tract, helping to "knit" together the tight junctions of the gut wall, preventing leaky gut syndrome.


Link: Phenolic profiles and antioxidant activity of millets


3. Resistant Starch: The Ultimate Probiotic Food

Little Millet is exceptionally high in Type 3 Resistant Starch (RS). Unlike regular starch, RS travels to the colon undigested, where it becomes a feast for your "bodyguard" bacteria.


Scientific Source: Clinical trials available on PubMed show that millets have a higher "resistant starch" content compared to rice or wheat, which helps in maintaining a healthy colonic pH and preventing colon cancer.


Link: Resistant Starch Content in Millets and its Health Benefits


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