About this episode

Julia Zumpano discusses the importance of dietary fiber for gut health and separates fact from fiction regarding fibermaxxing.

Is fibermaxxing just a social media trend, or is dietary fiber truly the key to better gut health? In this episode of Butts & Guts, Cleveland Clinic Registered Dietitian Julia Zumpano separates fact from hype, covering the gut microbiome, fiber-rich foods, fiber supplements, bloating, constipation, IBS and why most Americans aren't getting nearly enough fiber to support their digestive health.

People in this episode

Guest: Julia Zumpano

Topics covered

• fiber
• gut microbiome
• digestive health
• dietary fiber
• fiber-rich foods
• constipation
• IBS

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Organizations: Cleveland Clinic

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