To much Fiber

Suepop1994
Suepop1994 Posts: 38
edited October 3 in Food and Nutrition
What are the draw backs from to much fiber?

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  • skeeweemc
    skeeweemc Posts: 6 Member
    What are the draw backs from to much fiber?

    Good question!! I'd like to know the answer as well...
  • smcandee
    smcandee Posts: 23
    u get the hershey squirts lol
  • Circa1964
    Circa1964 Posts: 225 Member
    You can have excessive gas and bloating. I read if you throw fermented foods into the mix like raw veggies it can feel worse.
  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
    Constipation, if it isn't accompanied by enough liquids to keep stuff moving!
  • kyrstensmom
    kyrstensmom Posts: 297 Member
    Fiber helps you feel full and keeps your digestive track working properly. There is no need to worry about getting too much fiber as long as you drink plenty of water.
  • crossarmant
    crossarmant Posts: 26 Member
    You're going to have to be eating well in excess of like 100g a day of fiber for there to really be any kind of issue. Most people eat lass than half of what they should for fiber. Gun for at LEAST 30g a day, the more the better. Lower risk of digestive cancers and it helps your overall weight loss.
  • Shelby814
    Shelby814 Posts: 273 Member
    Varies from person to person. Constipation to just the opposite. Gas, abdominal bloating & cramps. How can something so good for you sound so bad? LOL
  • Barbaramax
    Barbaramax Posts: 59 Member
    GAS...lol
  • loriidan
    loriidan Posts: 8
    Eating too much fiber in a short amount of time can cause gas, bloating and abdominal cramping. Your body will eventually adjust as the bacteria in your intestines get used to the increase in fiber. But increasing gradually is a better idea as it helps to decrease incidence of diarrhea and gas. And drink plenty of water to help the fiber move through your digestive system. Hope this helps and best of luck!!
  • Wynterbourne
    Wynterbourne Posts: 2,225 Member
    Fiber helps you feel full and keeps your digestive track working properly. There is no need to worry about getting too much fiber as long as you drink plenty of water.

    Actually that is not completely true. You CAN get too much fiber. Besides the gas, bloating and abdominal cramping previously mentioned it can lead to diarrhea, constipation, intestinal blockages and there are studies that suggest that it can lead to malabsorption of vitamins and minerals. It's suggested not to have more that 50g - 60g a day.
  • Korrinn
    Korrinn Posts: 24
    The results of too much fiber is actually similar to the symptoms of not having enough fiber. Bloating, gas and constipation.

    Remember moderation is key to everything!
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