A wave of TikTok creators, including accounts like @hallysicle and 'Fiber Daddy,' are promoting high-fiber foods and recipes under the label 'fibermaxxing,' often using exaggerated or comedic language about digestion. Some creators sell fiber supplements, such as Liquid Salad, while others focus on recipes like a pea-based pesto delivering 18 grams of fiber per serving. Healthcare providers have also begun participating in the trend online.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-30
New research examined how coffee intake affects gut microbiota composition, finding associations between coffee drinking and levels of specific bacterial strains. The study also explored potential links between these gut changes and mood-related signaling pathways connecting the gut and brain.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-30
Kohler Health and startup Throne are marketing camera-equipped toilet attachments that use AI to scan urine and stool for color, consistency, and hydration markers, then generate daily 'gut health' scores through a companion app. Kohler's device costs $449 with a $130 annual membership, while Throne, which recently raised $10 million, charges $399 plus a $70 yearly fee. Both companies say their tools track what's normal for each user rather than issuing blanket health verdicts, unlike existing at-home microbiome test kits.
wired.com
· 2026-09-03
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