The mechanism

Soluble is like a gel.

There’s insoluble fiber, which is kind of rough — it keeps things moving through. And there’s soluble fiber, which acts like a gel. Konjac is the soluble kind.

The practical move

Feed the bacteria, not just the gut.

Soluble fiber is food for the bacteria already living in your gut — the step before probiotics, which is why it’s called a prebiotic. When they’re well fed, everything runs a little smoother.