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I like taking an intuitive approach to nutrition. With so much buzz and marketing in the wellness industry today, I aim to listen to my body, and my doctor – and avoid getting sucked into the next-big-thing craze as much as I can.
With that said, as a beauty and wellness editor, of course I’ve paid attention to the protein-ification of seemingly everything over the past few years. And I’ve started to notice a lot of talk about fiber. When my PCOS treatment slowed my digestion to a literal crawl, I began tuning in more closely.
While I found TikTok’s “fibermaxxing” terminology to be cute and catchy, I couldn’t deny that it also underscored what I’d been skirting around for a while: my fiber intake wasn’t actually where it needed to be. It seemed like a perfect storm – and a valid reason to take a closer look.
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Why I Wanted Fiber Supplements in the First Place
My struggle with structured nutritional changes has always stemmed from a place of overwhelm. I’d been-there-done-that with macro tracking and wasn’t interested in falling back into a cycle of obsessively logging meals into apps, only to inevitably burn out on it.
If I was going to make fiber a priority (fibermaxx, if you will), it needed to be easy and sustainable – something that could become a foundational part of my diet. I also wanted to make sure that fiber was the nutrient I should actually be honing in on. After doing some digging, I confirmed: yes, adequate fiber intake supports digestion and regularity, but it also helps regulate blood sugar, feeds beneficial gut bacteria, and can even play a role in curbing cravings and supporting steady energy levels throughout the day. In other words: it’s the thing that makes all the other “good habits” work better.
I ultimately turned to supplements to see whether they’d make a meaningful difference in my overall health. That way, I could tack them onto already-established routines without rearranging my entire life or grocery list.
My Checklist for Choosing a Fiber Supplement
Most fiber supplements fall into three formats: capsules, gummies, or dissolvable powders. And since I wasn’t interested in adding several oversized pills to my morning pill mix and have had trouble remembering to take gummies in the past, powders were the clear winner for me. From there, I narrowed my options using a short but specific checklist:
- Easy to dissolve
- A truly unflavored option
- Flavor options that actually taste good
- Portable enough to take on the go
That shortlist significantly narrowed the field and pointed me toward a handful of options worth trying.
Why I Chose Supergut as My Daily Fiber Supplement
Of the options I considered, Supergut stood out for reasons that went beyond taste or convenience. I was immediately drawn to the formula’s emphasis on prebiotic fiber, third-party testing, and an overall focus on comfort – especially since some fiber supplements can make things feel…significantly uncomfy.
What ultimately set Supergut apart was how intentional the formula felt. Instead of relying on harsh or outdated fiber sources, Supergut uses a blend of prebiotic fibers that are clinically studied and designed to work with your gut.
The Foundational Daily Fiber combines resistant potato starch (Solnul®) and guar fiber (Sunfiber®) in a 2:1 ratio that mirrors how fiber works best in nature—along with four types of prebiotic fibers. Translation: the diversity of fiber types not only supports regularity, but feeds beneficial gut bacteria, without the bloating, gas, or digestive drama that can come with more aggressive fiber supplements.
As someone who’s already sensitive to digestive shifts, that emphasis on comfort mattered just as much as the science. The fact that it’s third-party tested, low-FODMAP certified, sugar-free, and genuinely easy to mix into everyday drinks made it feel less like a “supplement phase” and more like something I could actually stick with.
My plan was to try Supergut’s Foundational Daily Fiber consistently (I was aiming for twice a day) for about a week and take it from there. I do want to caution that I started this trial over Christmas break, when my diet was anything but normal (’tis the season for holiday cookies at all hours). That said, here’s what I tested, what I loved, and what I’m already planning to reorder.
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What a Week of Using Supergut Fiber Was Like
Ease of Use
I used the pre-measured scoop to add the powder to my Owala bottle each morning, then refilled throughout the day. On office or travel days, the single-serve packets were especially useful. A few times, I added to a midday iced coffee to see how the unflavored version worked beyond just water.
Mixability & Consistency
The powder dissolved quickly, though it does require a thorough stir or shake to avoid clumping. I found that a vigorous shake in my water bottle worked best to smooth things out. In liquids other than water (like coffee), my milk frother made mixing even easier.
Flavor
Taste was one of the biggest surprises. I grew up associating fiber with bulky psyllium powders and my grandparents’ occasional glass of prune juice. Supergut felt lightyears removed from those categories. The unflavored option was genuinely neutral, with no noticeable aftertaste or texture. Of the flavored options, peach-mango was my big winner (and seems to be a customer fave as well) and made it feel like I was enjoying a tasty beverage – not just fiber-water.
My Takeaways After a Week of Using Supergut Fiber
I was fully expecting to have a very slow ramp-up into my results, but within just a few days, my digestion had already started to pick up its pace. This was a nice quick win considering how so much in the world of wellness can take a long time to experience any difference.
Ultimately, my week with Supergut had enough success indicators (aka more frequent trips to the restroom) and confirmed that I, too, was capable of fibermaxxing – and sticking with it on a day-to-day basis. Proof that my sluggish digestion (thanks to the aforementioned PCOS) was already revving back up and increased fiber was already playing a crucial role in my health. Best part is that I didn’t even need to log a single macro to get there.
While fiber used to feel like something I should be doing, Supergut reframed it as something that actually supports the way I want to live: energized, intuitive, and low-drama. While I’m not necessarily aiming for a ‘new me’ this year, I’m looking forward to investing in a few small changes that support the current me in a sustainable way. And that’s where Supergut really shines.
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