Too much fiber?

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redhotsmacker
redhotsmacker Posts: 227 Member
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Just wondering if you can go wrong with too much fiber? I usually take in about 10 cups of water a day, so I would think that being over my fiber by 2-5 grams isn't that bad...

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  • vkpmusic
    vkpmusic Posts: 343 Member
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    That's fine. The numbers on here tend to be a little low anyway.
  • quara
    quara Posts: 255 Member
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    I hope not, because I'm usually over my fibre by 25g. But that's normal for me, and I'm fine...
  • Tamishumate
    Tamishumate Posts: 1,171 Member
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    most days I have about 40 grams of fiber.. I wouldnt worry about going over a few :)
  • millesun
    millesun Posts: 209 Member
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    Actually a high fiber diet may help you lose weight, because it helps move things threw your colon quicker. Most women need 21 to 25g a day. Being over that is fine too.
  • HealthyishWithMaggieG
    HealthyishWithMaggieG Posts: 397 Member
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    I'm not a professional, by any means, but I have read a lot about nutrition. If there's anything that you're going to go over on, fiber's probably the best thing for you. Just make sure to drink extra water to help things continue to move through you.
  • redhotsmacker
    redhotsmacker Posts: 227 Member
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    Thanks everyone! I was thinking it wasn't necessarily a bad thing as well, just couldn't see past the red on my diary....oh well! I have perspective now! :smile:
  • Miraggie
    Miraggie Posts: 6 Member
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    I don't think you can have too much fiber! And good job on all that water!

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