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Fibermaxxing trend ignores that more fiber isn't always better
Original: The fibermaxxing boom is missing a hard truth: more fiber isn’t always better fiber
The fibermaxxing trend, which encourages people to load up on as much dietary fiber as possible, is facing pushback from nutrition experts who point out that quantity alone doesn't equal quality. According to Fortune, simply maximizing fiber intake overlooks the type of fiber consumed and whether it actually fits an individual's digestive needs. Commenters are debating whether the viral trend promotes genuinely healthy habits or encourages excessive consumption without nuance.
Why now: Fibermaxxing is trending as a viral nutrition fad, prompting expert warnings about its oversimplified approach to health.
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