Wellsource Naturopathic Dr. Wendy Wells

03/17/2026

Prostate health isn’t just about testosterone.

Men produce estrogen too — and it has to be properly eliminated.

After estrogen is processed by the liver, it’s sent to the gut for removal through stool.

But when fiber intake is low and stool transit slows, estrogen can be reabsorbed into circulation instead of leaving the body.

This process — called enterohepatic recirculation — may influence tissue growth and inflammatory signaling.

Hormone balance isn’t just about production.
It’s about clearance.

If elimination is sluggish, hormone balance can shift.

Before blaming aging, assess the gut.

03/14/2026

Most people think they eat enough fiber… but when you actually look at a typical day, the numbers tell a different story.

A common “healthy” day might look like:

Breakfast: eggs, white toast, coffee
Lunch: turkey sandwich on white bread with chips
Dinner: grilled chicken and a small salad

That entire day may only provide 10–12 grams of fiber.

But most adults need 25–35 grams daily to support metabolic and gut health.

A higher-fiber day might look like:

Breakfast: chia pudding with berries and walnuts
Lunch: large salad with mixed vegetables, avocado, and lentils
Dinner: salmon with roasted broccoli and quinoa

Now you’re getting 30+ grams of fiber.

Fiber supports gut bacteria, hormone clearance, blood sugar balance, and metabolic health.

Most people don’t have a supplement problem. They have a fiber problem.
Comment FIBER for a link to a list of high fiber foods

03/12/2026

Prostate health isn’t just about testosterone.

Men produce estrogen too and that hormone has to be properly eliminated.

After estrogen is processed by the liver, it is sent to the gut to leave the body through stool.

But when fiber intake is low and transit slows, estrogen can be reabsorbed into circulation instead of being eliminated.

This process, called enterohepatic recirculation, may influence tissue growth and inflammation.

Hormone balance isn’t just about production.
It’s about clearance.

If elimination is sluggish, hormone balance can shift.

Before blaming aging, assess the gut.

03/11/2026

When it comes to heart disease, LDL isn’t the whole story.

LDL becomes dangerous when it oxidizes.

Oxidized LDL is what macrophages engulf.
It forms foam cells.
And that’s what builds plaque.

Fiber plays an important role here.

Soluble fiber binds bile acids in the gut.
When bile is excreted, the liver must pull cholesterol from circulation to make more.

Low fiber → less bile binding → LDL circulates longer → more opportunity for oxidation.

Fiber also supports production of butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that helps regulate inflammation.

Less fiber → less butyrate → more oxidative stress.

Heart disease isn’t just about how much LDL you have.

It’s about the inflammatory environment around it.

And fiber helps regulate that environment.
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– Dr. Wendy Wells

Save this if you’re working on metabolic or cardiovascular health.

03/10/2026

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03/10/2026

Autoimmune flares can start in the gut.

Fiber feeds bacteria that produce butyrate — a short-chain fatty acid that strengthens tight junctions in the intestinal lining.

Low fiber intake can mean:
• Reduced butyrate
• Weaker gut barrier integrity
• Increased immune activation

When the gut barrier is compromised, the immune system stays on alert.

Chronic immune activation can amplify autoimmune symptoms.

You can’t calm the immune system without stabilizing the gut.

Aiming for 25–35g of fiber daily (slowly increased) is foundational.

Save this if you’re working on immune balance.

– Dr. Wendy Wells

03/08/2026

“Mycotoxins—formed by fungi in foods like wheat, corn, and barley—pose significant health risks to humans, affecting the endocrine and immune systems, damaging the liver and kidneys, contributing to cancer, and affecting fetal development. Recent estimates suggest that approximately 25 percent of crops exceed EU regulatory limits for mycotoxins, with contamination occurring at levels above detectable limits in up to 60–80 percent of crops.��

Plant-based meat alternatives contained a high prevalence of emerging Fusarium toxins, ranging from 93–99 percent for enniatins (ENNs) and beauvericin (BEA). The prevalence of Alternaria toxins was also significant, ranging from 75–86 percent for alternariol (AOH), alternariol monomethyl ether (AME), and tentoxin (TEN).

Among meat alternatives, legume-based and mixed cereal–legume products were the most affected, with frequent detection of aflatoxins, high occurrence of Fusarium toxins, and the presence of deoxynivalenol (DON). Notably, aflatoxins—classified as Group 1 carcinogens by the World Health Organization (WHO)—were found in up to 82.6 percent of the meat alternatives analyzed, with a higher prevalence (up to 66.7 percent) in legume-based products.”

The high prevalence of mixtures including aflatoxins, OTA, Fusarium, and Alternaria toxins indicates that cumulative exposure may pose health concerns 👇
https://organicconsumers.org/uk-study-detects-mycotoxins-in-100-percent-of-analyzed-plant-based-products/

TAKE ACTION: Tell Sec. Kennedy to Ban Quorn!👇
https://advocacy.organicconsumers.org/page/82322/action/1

03/06/2026

Did you know a low fiber diet can affect your brain?

Your gut microbiome helps regulate inflammation and neurotransmitter balance — including serotonin and dopamine.

Adequate daily fiber:
• Increases microbial diversity
• Supports short-chain fatty acid production
• Feeds the gut lining
• Helps prevent increased intestinal permeability

Low fiber → less diversity → more inflammation → altered brain communication.

That shift can influence mood stability and stress resilience.

Mental health isn’t just brain chemistry.
It’s gut chemistry too.

A practical guideline: aim for 3–5 cups of vegetables daily and work toward 25–35g of total fiber.

Not sure where to start? Leave a question below — I’m happy to help.

– Dr. Wendy Wells

03/05/2026

Your estrogen problem might actually be a fiber problem.

Fiber helps bind biologically active estrogen metabolites in the gut and carry them out through stool.

Without adequate fiber, estrogen can be reabsorbed through a process influenced by β-glucuronidase activity.

That recirculation may contribute to:
• PMS
• Heavy cycles
• Fibroids
• Breast tenderness
• Prostate enlargement in men

Elimination matters for hormone balance.

Many people do best closer to 30–35 grams of fiber daily to support estrogen clearance.

Hormone health is not just about production — it’s about clearance.

Before blaming your ovaries, assess your fiber intake.

– Dr. Wendy Wells

03/03/2026

Low fiber can quietly drive insulin resistance.

Fiber feeds gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids — especially butyrate.

Butyrate supports:
• GLP-1 signaling
• Insulin sensitivity
• Blood sugar regulation

When fiber intake is low:
• Butyrate drops
• GLP-1 signaling weakens
• Glucose spikes more easily

Over time, that instability shifts the body into fat storage mode instead of fat burning mode.

Metabolic health starts in the gut.

If your blood sugar is climbing, don’t just cut carbs.
Ask how much fiber you’re actually getting.

Save this if you’re working on metabolic health.

02/27/2026

Unpopular opinion in 2026?

I love psyllium.

It’s not flashy.
It’s not trendy.
But it works.

Psyllium:

• Binds bile acids
• Helps es**rt toxins out through the stool
• Improves bowel motility
• Stabilizes blood sugar
• Feeds beneficial bacteria (when used correctly)

It’s one of the simplest tools for metabolic and gut support.

But like all fiber:
Type matters.
Dose matters.
Hydration matters.

If your bowels aren’t moving daily, detox pathways slow down.

Sometimes you don’t need a new supplement stack.
You need better elimination.

02/26/2026