A Verge column looks at the online trend of fibermaxxing. Creators are pushing high-fiber recipes and supplements to help people poo better. About 95% of Americans eat less fiber than health experts recommend. Fiber comes from plant foods and helps digestion. But doctors warn that eating more is not always better and not all fiber is the same.
π The Backstory
The trend grew from several health worries joining forces. More people use weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, which work better with protein and fiber in the diet. More young adults are also sharing colon cancer stories online. Deaths from colon cancer in people under 50 have been rising since 2005. Doctors now talk about it much more openly.
π― Why It Matters
Gut health affects how people feel every day. The piece helps readers tell good advice from risky online health fads.
A Verge column looks at the online trend of fibermaxxing. Creators are pushing high-fiber recipes and supplements to help people poo better. About 95% of Americans eat less fiber than health experts recommend. Fiber comes from plant foods and helps digestion. But doctors warn that eating more is not always better and not all fiber is the same.
The trend grew from several health worries joining forces. More people use weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, which work better with protein and fiber in the diet. More young adults are also sharing colon cancer stories online. Deaths from colon cancer in people under 50 have been rising since 2005. Doctors now talk about it much more openly.
Gut health affects how people feel every day. The piece helps readers tell good advice from risky online health fads.