Fibremaxxing: When More Fibre Makes Constipation Worse

#323 Fibremaxxing is having a real moment right now — and while I'm all for people increasing their fibre intake to support their microbiome, "eat more fibre" isn't universal advice for constipation. For a specific group of people, more fibre doesn't just fail to help. It genuinely makes things worse.

In this episode, I walk through exactly who fibre can backfire for and why — including SIBO and IMO, pelvic floor dysfunction (dyssynergic defecation), and slow transit constipation. I cover the real mechanisms behind how fibre works, why fluid intake changes the equation, what the research actually shows about low FODMAP diets (and what it doesn't), and why I don't believe in long-term fibre or FODMAP restriction. If you've increased your fibre, done everything "right," and either nothing's changed, or you've gotten worse — this episode explains why that's not failure; it's information.

Links:

📅 Book a 1:1 consultation with Lynda: https://www.lyndagriparic.com/book-an-appointment/

📖 Get Things Moving — Evidence-based guide to overcoming constipation: https://www.lyndagriparic.com/product/constipation-guide-get-things-moving/

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This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet or health routine.