30-45 g of fiber a day

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californiansun
californiansun Posts: 392 Member
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Hey all,

I know for women it is recommended that we eat 25 g of fiber per day and 30 g for men, am I eating too much fiber if i eat 30-45 g/day? I know if you eat too much fiber it can cause stomach upset, GI problems (diarrhea/constipation), and you can expel nutrients.

Thanks!

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  • MrsCon40
    MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
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    It's only too much fiber if you're in pain or have to move your desk next to the toilet to avoid accidents.

    :flowerforyou:
  • californiansun
    californiansun Posts: 392 Member
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    Haha that made me laugh! Thanks!
  • mznisaelaine
    mznisaelaine Posts: 2,262 Member
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    And drinking alot of water is pretty much required.........or there will be problems....
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
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    The malabsorption is what I would worry about. about 50+ grams is when this is when it is more commonly seen
    What foods are you getting your fiber from?
  • californiansun
    californiansun Posts: 392 Member
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    The malabsorption is what I would worry about. about 50+ grams is when this is when it is more commonly seen
    What foods are you getting your fiber from?

    Fruits, vegetables, whole grains.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
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    The malabsorption is what I would worry about. about 50+ grams is when this is when it is more commonly seen
    What foods are you getting your fiber from?

    Fruits, vegetables, whole grains.

    Then I wouldn't worry. Like i said 50+ is when it starts to effect you. Make sure to drink your water!

    Sometimes I see the high fiber coming from foods like Fiber-one bars and such. That's when you got a problem!:flowerforyou:
  • californiansun
    californiansun Posts: 392 Member
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    The malabsorption is what I would worry about. about 50+ grams is when this is when it is more commonly seen
    What foods are you getting your fiber from?

    Fruits, vegetables, whole grains.

    Then I wouldn't worry. Like i said 50+ is when it starts to effect you. Make sure to drink your water!

    Sometimes I see the high fiber coming from foods like Fiber-one bars and such. That's when you got a problem!:flowerforyou:

    Thanks! I don't eat that processed junk! :D

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