Can you eat too much fibre?
Published 28 October 2026
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A new trend called “fibermaxxing” is making the rounds on social media: people eat as much fibre as possible and tally up the grams on screen. The idea is good, because most of us get less fibre than recommended. But is more always better? Food and biotechnology student Anette Auväärt looked into what science has to say about it.
One fact to take away
According to the Nordic and Baltic nutrition recommendations, adults need at least 25 (women) to 35 grams (men) of fibre a day, but the average intake in our region is only 16–26 grams. If you start increasing your intake, do it gradually: a sudden change can cause gas and bloating.
How long does it take for your gut to adjust? Why do beans make some people bloated but not others? And do all fibre supplements work the same way? You’ll find the answers on the blog, and you can earn one knowledge point by answering the review questions at the end of the article.
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The FitQ and FunTastyQ Fit team
