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Too much fiber? How big of a deal is it really?

dlrosen
dlrosen Posts: 51
edited January 11 in Food and Nutrition
I seem to eat too much fiber everyday, I'm curious as to if this is really something I should be concerned about. I tend to choose foods that are high in fiber because they fill me up. Any suggestions/ideas/thoughts?

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  • Vercell
    Vercell Posts: 437 Member
    i dont think its a problem I always go over my fiber everyday..
  • pineygirl
    pineygirl Posts: 322 Member
    It's not a really big deal IMO. You'll know if you have too much fiber though...it can cause some gastrointestinal distress. I typically eat between 20 and 35 grams a day in fiber....my stomach usually lets me know if I've indulged too much.
  • Redheadthyca
    Redheadthyca Posts: 9 Member
    I eat an average of 55 grams of fiber (tons of fruits, veg, some unprocessed wheat germ and bran) a day and have no issues. Too much fiber can become an issue if you don't drink enough water. I've heard that excessive fiber intake (100+ grams) over a long time can prevent your body from absorbing some nutrients.
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