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Why “Eat More Fiber” Isn’t Universal Advice

Hemorrhoids are one of those health topics no one likes to talk about… until they become impossible to ignore.

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Valerie Orsoni Biohacker
Feb 09, 2026
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They are a very common, ancient, multifactorial issue — and above all, biohackable.

In this piece, we go back to the origin of the word, the first medical descriptions, the real causes, the controversial role of fiber, the genetic question — and I share my best hacks to prevent or improve this condition… even if you don’t believe you have any “predisposition.”

We’ll also explore why carnivorous humans (who consume no fiber) often don’t have hemorrhoids at all.

Shocking — but true, and very easy to explain.

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