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Can You Overdo Fiber? The Rise—and Risks—of Fibermaxxing
March 2026

Can You Overdo Fiber? The Rise—and Risks—of Fibermaxxing

When a type of food or wellness trend becomes largely understood as “healthy,” many of us assume that more of it is always beneficial, without limit. This “more is better” mentality spreads on social media, where the spectacle of “maxxing” out gets clicks, while the old-school approach of strategic moderation gets scrolled right by.

How does food change the microbiome and our overall health?
October 2026

How does food change the microbiome and our overall health?

Sean Spencer, MD, PhD, instructor of medicine, explores how he treats patients with challenging gastrointestinal issues, working with them to heal their gut and improve their microbiome through a variety of tactics, including through introducing variety of foods in small doses, adding more fiber and fermented foods to their diet, and giving “gut shots” of brine from fermented foods.

Gut feelings
September 2025

Gut feelings

Untangling the complex connections between the gut, brain and microbiome to heal chronic GI conditions.