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See the new TikTok food trend taking fiber to the max<\/p>\n
“Fibermaxxing” is a dietary trend that focuses on increasing fiber intake. Participants share videos of their recipes to get as much fiber as possible.<\/p>\n
Digestive discomfort<\/a> affects us all from time to time, but it\u2019s something few people like to talk about. On one end of the spectrum, feeling backed up can leave you bloated<\/a>, sluggish, gassy and uncomfortable. On the other, dealing with diarrhea or frequent trips to the bathroom can derail your work and interrupt your daily routines.<\/p>\n Many people look for ways to regulate digestion, and increasing fiber intake is one of the most commonly recommended steps for restoring balance. Such recommendations are important as most Americans fall far short of the amount their bodies need. In fact, one major analysis<\/a>\u00a0found that 95% of adults and children do not meet their recommended daily fiber intake.<\/p>\n To close the gap, doctors usually tell patients to turn to food sources first. \u201cBut since fiber is mainly found in fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains<\/a>, people who don\u2019t eat enough of these foods may still fall short,\u201d explains Lisa Young<\/a>, a registered dietitian nutritionist, author of “Finally Full, Finally Slim” and an adjunct professor of nutrition at New York University.\u00a0<\/p>\n For such people, Metamucil and other fiber supplements are often recommended to help out.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what Metamucil<\/a> is, the benefits it provides and why moderation matters.<\/p>\n What is Metamucil?<\/p>\n Metamucil is one of the best-known fiber supplements worldwide and is \u201coften used to help people boost their daily fiber intake when they\u2019re not getting enough from food alone,\u201d says Young. Its active ingredient \u2013 psyllium husk \u2013 has been used for centuries as a natural digestive aid<\/a>.<\/p>\n Psyllium comes from the seeds of Plantago ovata, a shrub native to India and parts of the Mediterranean region. The outer husk of the seed is ground into a fine powder that becomes gel-like when mixed with water, giving it the ability to absorb liquid and add bulk to stool.<\/p>\n Metamucil first emerged as a branded product in 1934<\/a> and has since expanded into a wide range of formulations. \u201cIt\u2019s most commonly taken as a powder mixed with water, but it also comes in capsules, wafer, and gummies,\u201d says Dr. Uma Naidoo, director of nutritional and lifestyle psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist behind “Calm Your Mind with Food<\/a>.”<\/p>\n While Metamucil is often recognized as a leading fiber supplement in the United States, it\u2019s not the only major product on the market. Other popular options include Benefiber<\/a>, Citrucel and generic psyllium husk powders. Still, Metamucil remains one of the most widely used globally.<\/p>\n