Keto vs. plant-based. Low-fat vs. carnivore. High-protein vs. high-fiber.

We’ve turned nutrition into a culture war.

But as explored in “Why Diet Wars Miss the Point: Your Personal Microbiome May Be Deciding Which Foods Are Best for You” (GutBites), the real story isn’t about which diet “wins.” It’s about why different people respond differently to the same foods.

The emerging science is clear:
Your microbiome — the trillions of microbes living in your gut — helps determine how your body metabolizes food, regulates inflammation, balances blood sugar, and even signals hunger and mood.

Two people can eat the same meal and experience completely different biological outcomes.

That’s not a willpower issue.
That’s biology.

Source: Chris Damman, MD Substack