too much fiber ???

ivyana25
ivyana25 Posts: 76
in Food and Nutrition
So i go over on my fiber like everyday... I know fiber helps keep our digestive system clean.. but is there such a thing as too much fiber? if so what consequences is there...

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  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Above 40-50 and you can have some problems...most of it is discomfort and embarrassing gas...too much can have to opposite effect of what you generally associate with fiber and cause constipation. Most people don't start having issues unless there 40-50 and above. I try to get 30g daily.
  • renitawalker9
    renitawalker9 Posts: 108
    I get 40-50g fiber a day. if the increase in fiber is steady your body will adjust. If its too quick you will not be comfortable. The RDA is 25 mg which I blow past regularly because I really only eat whole foods for the most part. if you're not having any GI distress I'd say you're fine.
  • ivyana25
    ivyana25 Posts: 76
    I never go over 30 but since this thing is telling me to take 14g i started wondering... Thanx!
  • ngressman
    ngressman Posts: 229 Member
    I don't think you can get too much fiber. I think you may have to increase water if you get too much fiber. As far as I know though it is kind of like Vitamin C whatever you don't need just gets eliminated.
  • Querian
    Querian Posts: 419 Member
    I get like 40-50 per day too and have no problems. I also eat a plant based whole foods diet. If your tummy feels fine then you are okay. :flowerforyou:
  • erinsueburns
    erinsueburns Posts: 865 Member
    Nope, it would really be hard to get too much fiber unless you have a medical condition like Chrohn's or Ulcerative Colitis, then the limits are/can be different.

    The biggest issue is not being properly hydrated and getting alot of fiber. THAT can cause problems.
  • GoTeamMeaghan
    GoTeamMeaghan Posts: 347 Member
    I have Crohn's disease and eat anywhere from 40-60 g of fiber a day.

    It's pretty difficult to eat "too much" fiber but the consequence of that would mean you can get caught up on that stack of magazines you've been meaning to read...
  • krhn
    krhn Posts: 781 Member
    LMAO! :laugh:

    There is one effect that is already mentioned - more time well spent with your toilet :bigsmile:


    "It's simple, we kill the batman!" Joker :huh:
  • caspergirl7
    caspergirl7 Posts: 590 Member
    I never go over 30 but since this thing is telling me to take 14g i started wondering... Thanx!

    the suggestion is 14g per 1000 calories.. so if you calories are set low that may be why its set at that.

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