Can you eat too much fiber?

brainzap
brainzap Posts: 145 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Is 80g too much?
Will excess fiber cause gastrointestinal discomfort?
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  • Tedebearduff
    Tedebearduff Posts: 1,155 Member
    Is 80g too much?
    Will excess fiber cause gastrointestinal discomfort?

    I'm really not sure but you will clean out your system ... also gas is a side affect from allot of fiber ... so make sure you let it out lol
  • rivergirl5
    rivergirl5 Posts: 47 Member
    What kind/type of fibre are you referring to? and yes, 80g sounds like way too much. One thing to keep in mind whenever you take a fibre supplement is to make sure you drink plenty of water. If you don't this could result in abdominal discomfort.
  • annasor70
    annasor70 Posts: 187 Member
    Best to get fiber from healthy foods like flax seed, hemp, fruits and veggies.
  • susannamarie
    susannamarie Posts: 2,148 Member
    Holy cow, are you taking fiber supplements to get there? I have no idea how you could eat that much otherwise.
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    Yes, you can reach a point where you actually decrease the absorption of certain vitamins and minerals as a result. 80g is very high.
  • onezeronine
    onezeronine Posts: 37 Member
    Too much fibre can also actually block up your intestine and cause a bowel obstruction which is horrible. Why are you getting 80g a day? That's ridiculous.
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
    Too much fiber makes me hurt :(
  • GoTeamMeaghan
    GoTeamMeaghan Posts: 347 Member
    Is 80g too much?
    Will excess fiber cause gastrointestinal discomfort?

    wow...I eat in the 30-40g range and that is a lot...80g is just crazy.
  • michellechawner
    michellechawner Posts: 892
    average person should have 25-30g of fiber a day, according the typical wellness and health people and sites.

    So 80 will be a laxative. I try and aim for 15, as 20 made me very sick the few times I did take it and it cleaned me RIGHT OUT. so 80 is pretty much double what a man's fiber intake should be (women typically require 25, men require about 38 on average.)
  • Sqeekyjojo
    Sqeekyjojo Posts: 704 Member
    Never mind the science. Just think of what's going to happen as a drastically increased amount of fibre has to pass through your system.

    Needless to say, the day I thought it would be a good idea to have a bowl of all bran for the first time in years was not a pleasant one. And I found out that I don't like the taste of the stuff, either - it's wayyyy too sugary.

    Gradually increasing fibre is better for you, and increasing water consumption, too.
  • CristyMusicLovr
    CristyMusicLovr Posts: 179 Member
    You get chorro! lol (diarrhea)
  • bwilenius1
    bwilenius1 Posts: 7
    Moderation in everything is the key. :smile:
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    Too much fibre can also actually block up your intestine and cause a bowel obstruction which is horrible. Why are you getting 80g a day? That's ridiculous.

    This.
  • MellifluousGirl
    MellifluousGirl Posts: 20 Member
    I'm not sure about specific issues that may arise, but this is my experience: It depends on the type of fiber. It's very difficult to eat too much fiber from fruits, veggies, and legumes because you will get full first. However, if you ate too much of a fiber additive, it can cause extreme pain. 80 grams is definitely a lot, like twice what you should get in a day. I suggest you drink a lot of water to help it along, and help it break down. Also, a person who never eats fiber and then suddenly eats a ton of it will have incredible gastrointestinal pain, whereas a person who regularly consumes a lot of fresh produce would have minor suffering from a higher amount. Hope this helps.
  • mustgetmuscles1
    mustgetmuscles1 Posts: 3,346 Member
    That is way too much.

    Diarrhea and cramping if you are well hydrated. Constipation or Intestinal blockage if not. Lower absorption of vital nutrients, bloating and gas in either case.


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  • JCES10
    JCES10 Posts: 37 Member
    You get chorro! lol (diarrhea)

    Chistosa ! :) esa esta buena !
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Is 80g too much?
    Will excess fiber cause gastrointestinal discomfort?

    So I've got a story for you. Went camping with a couple buddies up in Yosemite. Our food for a week consisted of 2# of meat per person per day, 1L of liquor per day (wasn't enough), and 1.5 large watermelons per day. We also had a few other things like chips and veg and a dozen eggs.

    That much watermelon between three guys was enough to keep us more than regular. MORE THAN.
  • sunnyflower1177
    sunnyflower1177 Posts: 212
    why are you taking in so much fiber? too much of a good thing can turn out to be a bad thing.....
  • highmaintnance
    highmaintnance Posts: 215 Member
    What kind/type of fibre are you referring to? and yes, 80g sounds like way too much. One thing to keep in mind whenever you take a fibre supplement is to make sure you drink plenty of water. If you don't this could result in abdominal discomfort.




    I just read an article about this. For every gram you intake you should drink a certain amount of water or it strains your digestive system. I'm not sure of the amounts but I'm sure you can find it. I read it in the Fitness magazine a couple months ago.
  • BaconMD
    BaconMD Posts: 1,165 Member
    I average 65g/day, roughly. I've had days over 100g and days under 40g, and haven't had any problems mentioned here.
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    Stand behind me on squat day after I've eaten chili and you be the judge.
  • ahmadfahmy
    ahmadfahmy Posts: 214 Member
    Is 80g too much?
    Will excess fiber cause gastrointestinal discomfort?

    This seems pretty high (i usually aim for 40g MAX) and you need to make sure you are drinking enough water when you consume large amounts of fiber..
  • catchtheislands
    catchtheislands Posts: 25 Member
    Your guts will reach a point where they dump it. Literally. Everything you have eaten out the eye of a needle.

    I started taking hemp protein. Love it. But I did what I always do. I think even more is better.

    So instead of two servings a day I did 3 servings before noon one day.
    Today actually...
    I spent the rest of the day and night on the toilet.

    I am actually supporting myself on two side pillows while typing this because my bing bing is so terribly sore.
    So yes..
    They may recommend 25-30 grams a day but it is something you work up to.
    DO not try to do it all in one day.
    My servings of hemp are 12g and 36 was wayyyy tooo much!

    Holy cra&! Literally.
    It feels like I was punched in the bing.
    Just miserable experience.
    If it aint broke... don't try to add more.
  • juniperfox
    juniperfox Posts: 127 Member
    Holy cow, are you taking fiber supplements to get there? I have no idea how you could eat that much otherwise.
    To be honest, the new Honey Bunches of Oats cereal is pretty great. I think I could fit in 2 boxes in one day if I tried. That's 80 grams of fiber right there.
  • lanapike
    lanapike Posts: 1 Member
    I live a plant based lifestyle, and some days my fiber intake is upward of 97grams! most days it is between 80-90 grams. I feel great, better then i ever did in my life. if you are eating plant base you'll have no trouble eating this much fiber and not realize it! lol
  • toddis
    toddis Posts: 941 Member
    If you are going from 0g to 80g, yeah it can definitely be an issue.
    A lot of fiber(especially when not the norm)can actually clog the system if I'm not mistaken.
  • ab_1203
    ab_1203 Posts: 88 Member
    80-90 is way too much. I get 14g per 1000 calories which is the recommended amount.
  • vanguardfitness
    vanguardfitness Posts: 720 Member
    Yup. It can cause constipation if you're not used to it. I think too much insoluble is the worst kind to have inside you. Like a rock getting stuck in a pipe
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Holy cow, are you taking fiber supplements to get there? I have no idea how you could eat that much otherwise.
    To be honest, the new Honey Bunches of Oats cereal is pretty great. I think I could fit in 2 boxes in one day if I tried. That's 80 grams of fiber right there.

    You can fit two whole boxes into your calorie goals? Well, that's impressive, though I don't understand why you'd only eat cereal like that.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    OP, could you open your diary?

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