Experts say fibermaxxing improves lifespan and health
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Updated · ELLE · Apr 30
Experts say fibermaxxing improves lifespan and health
6 articles · Updated · ELLE · Apr 30
A 2025 American Journal of Epidemiology meta-analysis found every extra 10 grams of daily fiber cuts all-cause mortality risk by 10%.
Research also links 25 to 29 grams a day to lower weight, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol, while experts say fiber may reduce risks of heart disease, diabetes and colon cancer.
Most Americans consume only 10 to 15 grams daily as ultra-processed foods dominate diets, and doctors warn people increasing intake should do so gradually to avoid bloating, gas or diarrhoea.
With fiber becoming the new health craze, could the booming supplement market actually distract us from the real benefits of whole foods?
If ultra-processed foods are so harmful, what stands in the way of making high-fiber, minimally processed foods affordable and appealing to everyone?
Could differences in individual gut microbiomes mean that one person's superfood fiber is another's digestive disaster?