RHR: Fibermaxxing: Why the Internet’s Hottest Gut Health Trend Gets It Half Right

In this episode we discuss: What the “fibermaxxing” trend gets right—and wrong Why whole-food fiber and isolated fiber supplements are not equivalent The importance of short-chain fatty acids like butyrate for gut health Why microbiome diversity influences fiber tolerance Common symptoms caused by excessive fermentable fiber intake Differences between soluble and insoluble fiber Surprising researc