Love spuds? Well, researchers behind a 2023 study have given you a science-backed reason to adore them even more.

The research found that when consumed daily, 3.5g of resistant potato starch worked as a probiotic, appeared to reduce gut-irritating histamines, and even could help with leaky gut (woah).

Resistant starch is starch that your body cannot digest.

It’s more plentiful in cold potatoes (and pasta) than hot ones, and has been linked to better blood sugar management and gut health.

How did the study work?

In this study, participants ranged in age from 18 to 69. They were divided into three groups, and were either given 7g or 3.5g of potato starch or a placebo to take for four weeks.

The placebos and starches were randomly assigned.

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