Fibremaxxing: When More Fibre Makes Constipation Worse

Love & Guts by Lynda Griparic

Jul 31, 202613:04Health

Fibremaxxing is having a real moment right now — and while I'm all for people increasing their fibre intake to support their microbiome, "eat more fibre" isn't universal advice for constipation. For a specific group of p...

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