Can you overdo fiber? The rise—and risks—of fibermaxxing

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March 28, 2026 Can you overdo fiber? The rise—and risks—of fibermaxxing By Angela Haupt Editor, Health and Wellness Everyone's suddenly obsessed with fiber—and trying to eat as much of it as possible. The problem? Nutrition experts say "fibermaxxing" oversimplifies how the nutrient works in your body. TIME contributor Matt Fuchs explains how to strike a healthier balance. READ MORE » If you have a minute, please take our quick survey to help us better understand who you are and which health topics interest you most. Take the Survey WHAT ELSE TO READ Can a Multivitamin Make Up for a Bad Diet? Some studies have found that multivitamins don't actually improve health outcomes, but certain groups might benefit.   You Might Be Hosting a Parasite Right Now. Here's How to Tell What it feels like to be infected, and what you can do to protect yourself.   Stop Saying These 5 Things to People With Social Anxiety Well-intentioned phrases can actually set your friend back.   If you were forwarded this and want to sign up to receive it daily, click here. Today's newsletter was written by Angela Haupt and edited by Mandy Oaklander.   Want more from TIME? Sign up for our other newsletters.         Subscribe to TIME TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Connect with TIME via Facebook | X | Newsletters PRIVACY POLICY | YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS Questions? Contact newsletters@time.com Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © 2026 TIME USA, LLC. All rights reserved. TIME Customer Service, P.O. Box 37508 Boone, IA 50037-0508, United States Terms of Service