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Dietary fibers contain complex glycans that can only be broken down by bacteria, meaning the host's diet greatly influences the microbiota's composition and function. (1, 2). Human populations that consume diets rich in fiber tend to have greater microbiota diversity compared to Western populations, where fiber intake is lower (8, 9). A diet high in fiber is generally linked to a greater presence of Prevotella spp., while a diet rich in protein and [fat](br…