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Is there such a thing as too much fiber?

poohbearchrissy Posts: 7 Joined: 2005/02/20	2005/02/27, 09:04 AM Can you get sick from having too much fiber in your diet?
madbrenda Posts: 65 Joined: 2005/01/24	2005/02/27, 11:39 AM I don't believe it's possible to become ill. The only concern would possibly be painful gas or constipation if you have upped your fiber intake too drastically and didn't make the change gradually in order for the gastrointestinal tract to adjust properly. I believe recommended intake is 25-40grams of fiber and be sure to drink plenty of fluids, especially with a high fiber intake. ~b
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/03/01, 09:13 AM You may sufer some nutrient deficiencies when there is too much fiber in your diet because it binds with certain things and you don't get to absorb them, they just pass through with the fiber. What kind of 'sick' are you asking about? -------------- Vision without action is a daydream, Action without vision is a nightmare. -- Japanese Proverb --
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/03/01, 11:01 PM Yes! Higher than recommended fiber ingestion generally blunts the intestinal absorption of the major minerals calcium and phosphorous, and some trace minerals including iron and zinc. This is of particular affect among infants, children, adolescents, and pregnant women whose mineral needs are greater than those for adult men and non-pregnant women. Fluid imbalance may also occur from excess fiber, especially those with high water-binding capacity. Over consumption can also lead to volvulus, an enlargement and twisting of the sigmoid colon, which then impedes digestive residue passage through the alimentary system. ============ Quoting from poohbearchrissy: Can you get sick from having too much fiber in your diet? ============= -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com