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‘Fibremaxxing’ is trending – here’s why that could be a problem

By Lewis Mattin, Senior Lecturer, Life Sciences, University of Westminster

You need fibre. That much is true. But in the world of online health trends, what started out as sound dietary advice has spiralled into “fibremaxxing” – a push to consume eye-watering amounts in the name of wellness.

In the UK, NHS guidelines suggest that an adult should consume at least 30g of fibre…

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