Can you OD on fiber?

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Yakisoba
Yakisoba Posts: 719 Member
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I like fiber. I like the things it does... yeah.. >_> I've just been over my fiber goal everyday and I was wondering if that's a bad thing.

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  • TrishJimenez
    TrishJimenez Posts: 561 Member
    I dont think so, from what I have heard as long as you drink LOTS of water then it is actually a good thing and you can not have to much fiber. When I am watching what I eat, I try to go over on fiber every day and also meet or exceed my protein also. I find it keeps me full and I feel good. Getting enough healthy fats is the next thing on my list of priorities. After fiber and protein. The only thing is if you dont get enough water the extra fiber can plug you up. But other then that it only does good things for you ;)
  • RagtimeLady
    RagtimeLady Posts: 172 Member
    Well, not really "OD," but just keep in mind that excess fiber is a laxative. That can be very unpleasant.
  • Hoppymom
    Hoppymom Posts: 1,158 Member
    Fiber helps clear cholesterol from your circulatory system. :heart:
  • Lisa_222
    Lisa_222 Posts: 301 Member
    You cannot OD on fiber. If you are feeling sick or get the runs or are gassy, then back off. Otherwise, don't worry about it.
  • Yakisoba
    Yakisoba Posts: 719 Member
    Yay! Okay. -eats more fiber-

    Thank you!
  • messyinthekitchen
    messyinthekitchen Posts: 662 Member
    You can't Od per-say but if you eat to much you'll spend much of your day in the bathroom.
  • messyinthekitchen
    messyinthekitchen Posts: 662 Member
    Aim for 25-35g per day no more no less.
  • 3shirts
    3shirts Posts: 294 Member
    I wouldn't worry. If you eat 'too much' you might need to visit the toilet a little more often but it's not bad for you. Your body excretes anything over and above what it needs so it's no different to drinking a lot of water and having to pee more.
    If you are having to go too often then maybe cut it back a little but it's nothing to worry about,
  • PBJunky
    PBJunky Posts: 737 Member
    I wouldn't worry. If you eat 'too much' you might need to visit the toilet a little more often but it's not bad for you. Your body excretes anything over and above what it needs so it's no different to drinking a lot of water and having to pee more.
    If you are having to go too often then maybe cut it back a little but it's nothing to worry about,

    There is a point where water can actually become toxic...just saying
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    I think MFP sets it really low anyway. I manually set mine at 25g so aim to get this, or at least 20g. Around 25-35g sounds about right.
  • kirstyjosephine
    kirstyjosephine Posts: 59
    Theoretically you can OD on anything.

    I imagine if you ate a lot of fibre beyond the recommended amount, you'd give yourself severe diarrhoea (and thus dehydration unless you adequately replace your liquid/electrolyte intake).
  • 3shirts
    3shirts Posts: 294 Member
    I wouldn't worry. If you eat 'too much' you might need to visit the toilet a little more often but it's not bad for you. Your body excretes anything over and above what it needs so it's no different to drinking a lot of water and having to pee more.
    If you are having to go too often then maybe cut it back a little but it's nothing to worry about,

    There is a point where water can actually become toxic...just saying

    No there isn't. Do you know what toxic means?
    There IS a point where drinking too much can dilute your stomach acid and wash important bacteria out of your guts but that is a) NOT down to toxicity and b) An enormous quantity of water.
  • _Ben
    _Ben Posts: 1,608 Member
    http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/6-health-risks-of-eating-too-much-fiber.html


    To much fiber is possible, but difficult to achieve
  • bruthacuervo
    bruthacuervo Posts: 52 Member
    as long as your not eating a wicker patio set i think its really really difficult to overdo on fiber as long as your balancing with water. Your body will definately "sound the alarms" to let you know when you need to ease off.
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